Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: Gordy was impressed by Marvin 's talent as a piano player and drummer and signed him as a session drummer for Motown . Gaye played drums on most of Motown 's early hits for artists like The Marvelettes , Mary Wells , the Miracles and Stevie Wonder .
Simplified: One of Gaye 's first professional gigs for Motown was as a road drummer for The Miracles .