Maxwell

Maxwell (born in Brooklyn, New York on May 23, 1973) is an American R&B artist.  He played an important role in the development of the subgenre of neo-soul music.  Maxwell is his middle name; he chooses to keep his last name private. He was born to a Puerto Rican father and a black Caribbean mother.  The loss of his father at the age of three in plane crash (he was returning to his native Puerto Rico for a visit), greatly impacted him as a person and as an artist.  He first performed in a Baptist church, and was heavily inspired by the work of artists such as Marvin Gaye and Prince. He began his interest in music at the age of 17 by writing songs. He eventually got a record deal with Columbia Records in 1994 when he was 21 years old.  See Maxwell LIVE!  Purchase your Maxwell tickets today!