THE SUPREMES

The Supremes

• The supremes were an African American female singing group in the 1960s
• They were originally founded as The Primettes in 1959
• Founding members: Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, Betty McGlown
• In 1960 McGlown was replaced by Barbara Martin
• The same year, the Primettes signed with Motown Records as the Supremes

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• In 1965 they set a record for most consecutive number 1 hits
• In 1967, the group was renamed "Diana Ross and The Supremes"
• During the 1960s they rivaled the Beatles for worldwide popularity
• When Ross left to pursue a solo career, they went back to the Supremes
• Ross was replaced by Jean Terell who was replaced by Scherrie Payne

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• On June 12, 1977 the group was disbanded
• This happened after their last performance at London's Drury Lane

SONGS THEY are kNOWN FOR

• Chain Reaction
• Ain't No Mountain High Enough
• Where Did Our Love Go
• Come See About Me
• Someday We'll Be Together

ALBUMS

• Diana Ross and the Supremes join the Temptations
• Where Did our Love Go
• Right On
• Cream of the Crop