Diana Ross
To be honest, we enjoy knowing that musicians in the community have affected other icons’ careers. Can you imagine Beyonce, Madonna, and Michael Jackson all claiming to be influenced by Diana Ross? She entered the music scene of the Supremes, the musical collective that brought us “Love Child,” “Where Did Our Love Go,” and “You Keep Me Hangin ‘On.” She began her own solo career after a little while. Her hit singles include the likes of “I’m Coming Out” and “Upside Down.”

Diana Ross
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