Known as The Queen of Motown,The Beatles invited Wells to tour with them in the UK, making her the first Motown artist to tour there. She was also one the first Motown stars to tour overseas.In 1965, Wells...
He was the vice president of Motown Records from 1961 to 1988. He penned the popular Marvin Gaye songs "I'll Be Doggone" and "Ain't That Peculiar."He has appeared on "American Idol" as a guest judge in...
The Prince of Motown or the Prince of Soul suffered a difficult childhood as his father was violent and abusive towards him. Marvin Gaye died on April 1st, 1984, one day before his birthday. His reason...
He grew up in poverty in South Central L.A. Whilst in prison for theft, he heard the song ‘It’s Now or Never’ by Elvis Presley and decided to change his way of life. As a kid he had a...
He designed the Queen emblem (AKA the Queen Crest) himself, thanks to a degree in art and graphic design from Ealing Art College. The crest is made of the zodiac signs of the whole band "“ two Leo...
Michael Jackson fancied himself as Spiderman! When Marvel Comics filed for bankruptcy in the 90s, Michael tried to buy the company so he could fulfil his dream to play the leading role. However, it didn't...
Nesta Robert Marley was born on February 6, 1945, in St. Ann Parish, Jamaica. His father was a white British naval captain named Norval Sinclair Marley, who was nearly 60 at the time. His mother, Cedella,...
The Doors were the FIRST band ever to advertise a new album on a billboard. JacHolzman chose the Chateau Marmont because it was a favorite nesting place of Jim’s.Jim Morrison used the same kind of...