Charles Aznavour May 2, 2009

Charles Aznavour, the son of Armenian immigrants, struggled against all the odds to launch his singing career in France. Aznavour had neither stunning film star looks nor a remarkable voice, but he had two things in his favour -- powerful on-stage charisma and incredible willpower. It may have taken Aznavour 20 years to climb his way to the top, but when he did his extraordinary tenacity would certainly paid off. Today, Charles Aznavour is not only the most famous crooner in the world, he's an international mega-star with record sales to match.