The question of "Who is the most famous person in ... “igniting the hope for young people everywhere that large-scale popularity may not be so hard to come by after all,” writes Rosenblum.

These people have gone on to pursue careers in politics, finance, entertainment, and more. We've compiled a list of the 25 most famous Harvard students of all time. Some, like Jeremy Lin ...

Though, above all, his biggest claim to fame is being apart of Phil Spector’s infamous studio band, The Wrecking Crew. Prior to his passing in 2008, Palmer’s talents were recognized widely.