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The Supremes were the hottest female group of the 1960’s. Florence Ballard,
'''The Supremes''' were the hottest [[female]] group of the 1960’s. [[Florence Ballard]],
born on June 30, 1943 and Mary Wilson born on March 6, 1944, each
born on June 30, 1943 and [[Mary Wilson]] born on March 6, 1944, each
moved to Detroit in early life from Mississippi. Diana Ernestine
moved to Detroit in early life from Mississippi. [[Diana Ernestine
Earle Ross was born on March 26, 1944 in Detroit.
Earle Ross]] was born on March 26, 1944 in Detroit.
Starting out in 1958 as The Primettes, changing their name upon
Starting out in 1958 as The Primettes, changing their name upon
signing a recording contract with Motown in 1961,
signing a recording contract with Motown in 1961,
In June of 1967, their name changed during an appearance at the
In June of 1967, their name changed during an appearance at the
Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, to “Diana Ross & The Supremes” with
Flamingo Hotel in [[Las Vegas]], to “Diana Ross & The Supremes” with
Cindy Birdsong replacing Florence Ballard. Diana Ross would begin
Cindy Birdsong replacing Florence Ballard. Diana Ross would begin
her own solo career in 1970 following an appearance engagement at
her own solo career in 1970 following an appearance engagement at
“Lady Sings the Blues”, “Mahogany” and “The Wiz”.
“Lady Sings the Blues”, “Mahogany” and “The Wiz”.
The Supremes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Supremes were inducted into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]
in 1988 and were honored with a star on the Hollywood
in 1988 and were honored with a star on the Hollywood
Walk of Fame in 1994. In 2007 Diana Ross & the Supremes were
Walk of Fame in 1994.
Florence Ballard died on February 22, 1976.
Florence Ballard died on February 22, 1976.
[[Category:Musicians]]
[[Category:Artists]]
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