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Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr
Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. first met in 1959 as members of the vocal group The Supremes. They left that group in 1963 to form their own duo. Their...
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Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. first met in 1959 as members of the vocal group The Supremes. They left that group in 1963 to form their own duo. Their biggest hit came in 1976 with 'You Don't Have To Be A Star,' which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by Mike Curb and Lindy Robbins.
They released several albums together including 'Marilyn & Billy' in 1976, 'Happy Faces' in 1979, and 'The Two of Us' in 1985. Another track from their catalog is 'Shine On Silver Moon.' They collaborated with artists like Burt Bacharach and Luther Vandross.
In 1981, Davis faced domestic violence accusations that led to a brief separation, though the couple later reconciled. They remained the only two members of their duo throughout their partnership.
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