“The signing of the Sex Pistols was a turning point for Virgin. It put the company on the map and, over the years, attracted bands such as Genesis, the Rolling Stones, Lenny Kravitz, and Janet Jackson. It also attracted Culture Club, who were ground-breaking.”

English business magnate

Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson is an English business magnate and the co-founder of the Virgin Group. He became known for building the group from 1970 onward and for his role as a prominent figure in business. By 2016, he controlled five companies. His public profile is tied to entrepreneurship and to the Virgin name, which became closely associated with his business ventures.