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Aretha Franklin, Bobby Brown, Brandy, Pink, and many others. Some of his major successes include Whitney Houston's "I'm Your Baby Tonight" (the song) and "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)," Boys II Men's "End of the Road" and "I'll Make Love To You," and Madonna's "Take a Bow."

Babyface has recorded more than ten albums, many of which have been certified gold, platinum, or multi-platinum. Despite his success as a recording artist, he is mostly known for his producing and songwriting.

Besides the names mentioned above, a few other famous Indianans include Anne Baxter, actress; Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., author; David Letterman, late-night talk show host/comedian; Drake Hogestyn, actor who's best known for his role as John Black on "Days of our Lives"; Larry Bird, HOF basketball player; Marilyn Miller, actress, singer, and tap-dancer; Jim Davis, cartoonist; Harland Sanders, founder of KFC; Mike Epps, comedian; Bob Griese, former NFL quarterback; Marjorie Main, character actress; Rex Grossman, NFL quarterback; Dan Quayle, 44th Vice President, serving under former President George H.W. Bush (1989-93); and J.J. Johnson, jazz trombonist.

All in all, the state of Indiana has produced many famous people (who have done incredible things throughout their lives) and the ones that are mentioned herein demonstrate that. Not only have they accomplished a lot, but they have left behind an imprint that will always be remembered. Perhaps some may serve as influential figures for upcoming stars.

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http://www.danwakefield.com/
http://www.michaeljackson.com/ home
http://www.vivicafox.com/index 1.html

[Retrieval date regarding all sites: January 5, 2009]

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