1. Artie Wayne's first hit as a songwriter and producer came in 1963 when he co-wrote Joey Powers' "Midnight Mary" for which he received a gold record, signifying that the single had realized $1 million in sales in the USA Wayne had over 250 covers of his compositions recorded by such artists as Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Tony Orlando and Dawn, Pat Boone, Helen Shapiro, The Magic Lanterns, Joe Dassin, The Temptations, Ricky Nelson, Paul Anka, Cher, and The 5th Dimension.
Artie Wayne went on to collaborate with Paul Vance and in 1963 co-wrote his first hit, "Midnight Mary" with Ben Raleigh.
Artie Wayne produced the single, which was singer Joey Powers' only hit.
Artie Wayne wrote UK top 50 hits by Helen Shapiro and The Magic Lanterns.
In 1965, Artie Wayne moved to Scepter Records, where he was signed as a writer and produced the Shirelles, the Kingsmen and the Guess Who.
Artie Wayne recorded under the name Shadow Mann for his own label, Tomorrow's Productions, distributed by Morris Levy.
Artie Wayne is credited with discovering actress Sissy Spacek who recorded for his label under the name Rainbo.
Artie Wayne reviewed acts for Cash Box before joining Viva Music as professional manager.
In 1973 Artie Wayne co-wrote with George Clinton "Little Christmas Tree" for Michael Jackson which was featured on the Motown compilation LP A Motown Christmas which hit the top of the Billboard 200 in 1973, as well as being released as a single in some countries.
At the Tokyo Music Festival in 1974, Artie Wayne found a song from South African songwriter Terry Dempsey, "Daydreamer," which David Cassidy recorded selling 5 million units across the world.
Artie Wayne signed newcomer Rick James to an exclusive songwriting contract as well as future Academy Award winner Will Jennings.
Artie Wayne recorded a dance album for Neil Bogart's Casablanca Records under the name Arthur Artie Wayne.
When Rinde decided to open a Chinese restaurant in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Hollywood, Artie Wayne gave him the name Genghis Cohen.
Artie Wayne created wearable art for Fred Segal on Melrose Avenue, Leather Force on Rodeo Drive and Robinson's department stores.
Artie Wayne went to New York in 1988 to be Director Of Creative Services for Harvey Russack's UNIQUE Clothing Wearhouse in the East Village.
Artie Wayne had seven graffiti artists working under him who airbrushed jackets and jeans for the top recording acts New Kids On The Block, First Edition, Bobby Brown, Tiffany, Blackstreet, Aaron Hall, KRS 1, and Mark Wahlberg.
On his return to the West Coast, Artie Wayne performed and presented shows to standing room only crowds at The Genghis Cantina, Allan Rinde's new venture located next to Genghis Cohen.
Artie Wayne died in Palm Springs, California, on February 19,2019, aged 77.