
The stories of some of the biggest names in rock music history, from the beginning of their career to the height of their success.

In the late 1950s, four Detroit schoolgirls formed one of the most successful female vocal groups of all time; Diana Ross, Betty McGlown, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson named themselves the Primettes in tribute to a local male group.

English-American rock band Foreigner formed in New York City in 1976 by veteran English musician and ex-Spooky Tooth member Mick Jones, fellow Briton and ex-King Crimson member Ian McDonald, and American vocalist Lou Gramm.

Country music legend Glen Campbell's hits include "Rhinestone Cowboy," "Wichita Lineman" and "By the Time I Get to Phoenix."

American rock band Journey forms in San Francisco in 1973, composed of former members of Santana and Frumious Bandersnatch; the band goes through several phases, with its strongest commercial success occurring between 1978 and 1987.