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The Supremes
The Supremes first appeared as the Primettes in 1959, in 1960 the group signed with Motown and became the trio of Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson. Their genres include rock and roll, pop, R&B, soul, Motown, doo-wop and disco. Achieving huge success Motown renamed the Supremes to Diana Ross & the Supremes. The group and their songs have received many awards including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. All questions about the group, their music and lives can be found here.
113 Questions
What was the record label for Diana Ross and the Supremes?
Motown was the record label for Diana Ross and the Supremes.
Sadly Florence Ballard died on Febuary 22,1976 at the age of 32 but the good news is Diana Ross and Mary Wilson are still alive
How many nUmber ONE singles does Diana Ross and the supremes have?
12, beginning with Where did our Love go in 1964, and ending with Someday We'll be together in 1969
What was the name of Diana rosss group called?
She formed a vocal group, The Primettes, at age 15. She made a deal with Motown Records and were renamed The Supremes.
What band performed the song The Happening?
Diana Ross and the Supremes. For some odd reason some of the lyrics were toned down on the version sung on the Ed Sullivan show.
What happened to Florence Ballard?
Although Flo founded the group and sang the lead on some of its early songs, she was forced out as leader and as lead singer and was then fired from the group entirely. She died of a heart attack in 1976 shortly after getting off welfare. For the full story, see The Lost Supreme: The Life of Dreamgirl Florence Ballard, by Peter Benjaminson, available on Amazon.com and through thelostsupreme.com Also be sure to see the upcoming Flo Bio Pic starring Faith Evans.
When did the supremes start singing for mowtown?
During the mid-1960s, The Supremes achieved mainstream success with Ross as lead singer. In 1967, Motown president Berry Gordy renamed the group Diana Ross & the Supremes
What was the supremes first successful song?
"When the Lovelight starts shining through his Eyes" went to number 23 in late December, 1963.
Their follow-up effort "Where did our love go" went to number 1 in July, 1964.
What 3 ladies who made up the musical group called the supremes?
The Supremes, a prominent Motown girl group, originally consisted of Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard. They were known for their smooth harmonies and stylish performances, achieving massive success in the 1960s with hits like "Stop! In the Name of Love" and "You Can't Hurry Love." Diana Ross eventually left the group in 1970 to pursue a solo career, but the legacy of The Supremes as one of the most iconic female groups remains influential in music history.
Was Diana Ross still in Motown when she left the Supremes?
Yes she was with motown until the early 80s then she signed with RCA records.
When did Diana ross and the supremes become popular?
In the 60's.
Diana went solo in the 70's and became even more popular.
Her fame fizzled out after the early 80's though.
Sadly Florence Ballard died on Febuary 22,1976 at the age of 32 but the good news is Diana Ross and Mary Wilson are still alive
What was the first hit single by the supremes?
"When the lovelight starts shining through his eyes" went to Number 23 in December, 1963 Their follow-up monster hit "Where did our love go" went to Number 1 in July, 1964
Motown Who were the three singers of the Supremes?
There were many more than three singers during the Supremes' existence, but the three most well-known are Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson, the line-up for the group's most successful years between 1961 and 1967.
They were originally a four-piece group, Barbara Martin replaced Betty McGlown before herself leaving at the end of 1961. Florence Ballard was replaced by Cindy Birdsong in 1967. Diana Ross was replaced by Jean Terrell in 1970. Cindy Birdsong was replaced by Lynda Laurence between 1972 and 1973. Jean Terrell was replaced by Scherrie Payne in 1973. Finally, Cindy Birdsong was replaced by Susaye Greene in 1976. The group disbanded at the end of 1977.
What are the names of the people in the Supremes?
The most famous lineup of the Supremes were Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson.
Who sold more records the Diana ross and the supremes or Michael McDonald?
Diana Ross and the Supremes have sold more than Michael McDonald.
