ArtistInfo

The Supremes

Band, 1959-1977 US, Detroit
R&B/Soul
A.k.a. The Primettes

The Supremes were an American female singing group and the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s. Founded as the Primettes in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959, the Supremes were the most commercially successful of Motown's acts and are, to date, America's most successful vocal group with 12 number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Most of these hits were written and produced by Motown's main songwriting and production team, Holland–Dozier–Holland. At their peak in the mid-1960s, the Supremes rivaled the Beatles in worldwide popularity, and it is said that their success made it possible for future African American R&B and soul musicians to find mainstream success.

Members

	Scherrie Payne voc, bvoc *1944 US
	Diana Ross voc *1944 US
	Susaye Greene bvoc *1949 US
	Lynda Laurence voc *1949 US
	Mary Wilson bvoc, voc *1944 US
	Florence Ballard bvoc, voc 1943-1976 US
	Rens Nieuwland g *1953 NL
	Barbara Martin voc, bvoc *1943 US
	Cindy Birdsong bvoc, voc *1939 US
	Jean Terrell voc *1944 US