Gordon Sumner, known for his time with the Police and better known as Sting, began his career near Northumberland in England.
James Todd Smith changed his name to a more appealing rapper stage name: 'L.L. Cool J' which translates to 'Ladies Love Cool James'.
Rock N Roll was originally used to describe the movement of ships at sea but over time came to be associated with one of the most popular genres of music.
