Wilson was an American singer and performer. Known as Mr. Excitement, Wilson was important in the transition of rhythm and blues into soul. He was considered a master showman, one of the most dynamic singers and performers in R&B and rock history. Wilson converted to Judaism.
Pontiac, the insane African-Jewish musician, is a fictional character created by artist, actor, and musician John Lurie. Lurie wrote and performed, along with Marc Ribot and Tony Scher, The Legendary Marvin Pontiac - Greatest Hits, releasing it as a posthumous collection of the fictional character’s works.
Drake is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. Drake's father is an African American from Memphis, Tennessee, and Drake's mother is a white Jewish Canadian. He attended a Jewish day school and had a Bar Mitzvah.
