The Supremes: The Trailblazing Queens of Motown
The Supremes, one of the most successful and influential girl groups of all time, helped define the sound of Motown and brought the sound of black America to a global audience. Formed in Detroit in 1959, The Supremes originally consisted of Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard, and their string of chart-topping hits during the 1960s made them the face of Motown’s success. Their polished, glamorous image, combined with their powerful vocal harmonies, made The Supremes a trailblazing force in pop music, breaking racial barriers and becoming one of the first black groups to achieve mainstream success. Under the guidance of Motown founder Berry Gordy, The Supremes became a hit-making machine. Their breakthrough came with the 1964 single "Where Did Our Love Go," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The Supremes followed this success with a string of hits, including "Baby Love," "Stop! In the Name of Love," "Come See About Me," a...