Mary Wells

Rock Singer

Birthday May 13, 1943

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Detroit, MI

DEATH DATE Jul 26, 1992 (49)

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About

Known as The Queen of Motown, she recorded hits in the 1960s like "My Guy," "You Beat Me to the Punch," and "Two Lovers."

Before Fame

She was first signed to Motown by Berry Gordy when Wells was seventeen, promoting the song that became her first hit, "Bye Bye Baby."

Trivia

The Beatles invited Wells to tour with them in the UK, making her the first Motown artist to tour there.

Family Life

Her second husband was Cecil Womack, the brother of famous soul singer Bobby Womack.

Associated With

Smokey Robinson wrote some of her biggest Motown hits, including "The One Who Really Loves You."