05/14/2019
Mary Esther Wells, R&B singer and “The Queen of Motown,” was born on May 13, 1943. Wells helped bring black music to mainstream America as on of Motown’s first superstars. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Wells overcame unbelievably difficult odds. As a very young child she contracted spinal meningitis, resulting in temporary paralysis, hearing loss and partial blindness in one eye. When she regained her health she had to learn how to walk all over again. [ 250 more words ]
Motown’s first female star and successful solo artist, Mary Esther Wells, was born on this day, May 13, 1943. She Made History as "The Queen of Motown". Visit our blog to find out more about his amazing women.