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Famous Detroiters

People who were born here, moved here or built their careers in Detroit: musicians, carmakers, athletes, writers, inventors, civil-rights leaders and a few notorious names. With their dates, their Detroit story and the places where they lived, worked and played, closed ones included.

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135 Detroit places
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Religion · born 1945John M. QuinnCatholic Bishop of Winona–Rochester (2008–2022)Detroit-born priest who served parishes across metro Detroit and as an auxiliary bishop of Detroit before leading the Diocese of Winona–Rochester in Minnesota.Born hereGrew up here

Music · born 1943Michael Quatrokeyboardist, songwriter, promoterDetroit keyboard prodigy and eldest brother of Suzi and Patti Quatro, who mixed Bach with rock, promoted festivals and managed his sisters' band Cradle.Born hereGrew up here

Music · born 1948Patti Quatroguitarist, singer, bandleaderFounder of the Pleasure Seekers, the all-female Detroit garage band she started in 1964 with her sister Suzi Quatro, one of the first women's rock bands on a major label.Born hereGrew up here

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