Child Quote by Don Cornelius

Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross and the Jackson 5, that's what I grew up on.

— Madonna Ciccone

But once I saw them [Jackson 5 during audition], I rushed out with my video camera to start taping them because I knew that…

— Berry Gordy

There were many stars in Motown's firmament - among them, Stevie, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Martha Reeves and Diana Ross - but I happen…

— Jon Landau

When I was born, that was the music my mother was listening to. Michael Jackson is a third parent to me.

— The Weeknd

I listened to a lot of Michael Jackson growing up. A lot of Boyz II Men. I loved Mariah Carey. Just big vocalists. I…

— Justin Bieber

Working with Michael Jackson was awesome. He was an incredible entertainer, dancer, singer, magician, everything, and he was really sweet, too.

— Orianthi

As it turns out, three of my four kids are professional singers. And they're really interesting, good singers.

— Loudon Wainwright III

Growing up, I was surrounded by music by the Stones, Carole King, and the Beach Boys. I didn't know who Michael Jackson was till…

— Ophelia Lovibond

Stevie Wonder was a big influence in my life.

— Keala Settle

Growing up in Cleveland, I learned about singing from my mother, who had once sung professionally and who admired Mahalia Jackson and Aretha Franklin.

— Tracy Chapman

In the 1970s, for all the Stevie Wonders, I'm sure there were five artists that were making forgettable music.

— John Legend

The first artist I really loved was Stevie Wonder. That opened the doors to other soul singers like Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin.

— Olly Alexander