The Supremes were an American female singing group and a 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 the most successful American 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 breakthrough made it possible for future African American R&B and soul musicians to find mainstream success. Billboard ranked The Supremes as the 16th greatest Hot 100 artist of all time. Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, and Betty McGlown, the original group, were all from the Brewster-Douglass public housing project in Detroit. They formed the Primettes as the sister act to the Primes.
| Also known as | The Primettes (1959–1961), Diana Ross & the Supremes (1967–1970) |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, soul, pop, doo-wop, disco, psychedelic soul |
| Years active | 1959–1977, 1983, 2000 |
| Labels | Lu Pine (Primettes), Motown (Supremes) |
| Associated acts | The Temptations, Holland–Dozier–Holland |
| Past members | Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard, Betty McGlown, Barbara Martin, Cindy Birdsong, Jean Terrell, Lynda Laurence, Scherrie Payne, Susaye Greene |
About The Supremes
Formed in Motown as The Primettes, they were nominated for a Grammy in 1965 and 1966. In total, they had 12 number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
Achievement of The Supremes
Diana Ross left the group in 1970. The group disbanded seven years later.
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Latest information about The Supremes updated on July 28 2021.
