Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.

Grammy-Winning Vocal Duo from The 5th Dimension

Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. are an American vocal duo, both of whom were originally members of the influential 1960s group, The 5th Dimension. After gaining success with The 5th Dimension with hits such as "Up, Up and Away" and "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In," McCoo and Davis left the group in 1975 to perform as a duo. Their career together as a duo was marked by the release of their debut album "I Hope We Get to Love in Time" in 1976, which featured the hit single "You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)." The song was a significant success, earning them a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Throughout their careers, they have released several albums and remained active in both music and television, hosting their own show, "The Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. Show," in 1977. Their contributions to music have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades over the years.