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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
Who is the supreme overlord of mars?
As of now, Mars does not have a supreme overlord since it is not inhabited by any known intelligent beings. It is a planet in our solar system, primarily studied by space agencies like NASA and SpaceX for potential future exploration and colonization.
Does the poem the supremes by cornelius eady have a meter?
Yes, "The Supremes" by Cornelius Eady does have a meter. The poem is written in free verse, meaning it does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter. Instead, the poem relies on the natural cadence and rhythm of the language used.
What awards did the supremes win?
The Supremes won multiple awards during their career, including Grammy Awards, Billboard Awards, and inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Vocal Group Hall of Fame. They were recognized for their contributions to music and their impact on popular culture.
Diana Ross is the Last Surviving member of the Original Supremes .
Why did florenece ballard get fired from the supremes?
Florence Ballard died due to her drinking problems and
medicine to make her lose wait and depression from being fired from the supreme. True,but before Florence Ballard died she was going to make a Comeback. "In 1975, Ballard received an insurance settlement from her former attorney's insurance company. With the settlement money, Ballard purchased a small house on Shaftsbury Avenue in Detroit for herself and her children and made a decision to return to singing. Around this same time, she also reconciled with her estranged husband.
Backed by the female rock group The Deadly Nightshad, Ballard performed as a part of the Joan Little Defense League at a concert held at Detroit's Henry and Edsel Ford Auditorium on June 25, 1975. Following the success of this performance, Ballard received requests for newspaper and television interviews, including an appearance on the local Detroit talk show The David Diles Show.On February 21, 1976, Ballard entered Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital, complaining of numbness in her extremities . The next day, she died at 10:05 a.m. of coronary thrombosis , a blood clot in one of her coronary arteries.She was thirty-two years old.Ballard is buried in Detroit Memorial Park Cemetery located in Warren, Michigan." wikipedia her life was sad-Aaliyah 22
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.
