The Supremes quizzes
The Supremes redefined 1960s pop with soulful harmonies and glamorous style, becoming Motown's most successful girl group; led by Diana Ross, they scored chart-topping hits like "Stop! In the Name of Love" and "You Can't Hurry Love." Their influence on pop and R&B endures, inspiring generations of vocal groups and performers.
Did You Know?
The Supremes began as a high-school group called the Primettes in Detroit before signing to Motown in 1961.
Practice Questions
Q:Who founded The Supremes and when?
A:The Supremes formed in 1959 in Detroit by Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, and Diana Ross.
The group began as The Primettes, a sister group to The Primes. Motown Records signed them in 1961, marking the start of one of the most successful female acts in pop history.
Q:When did Diana Ross leave The Supremes?
A:Diana Ross left the group in 1970 to start a solo career.
Her departure marked the end of The Supremes’ classic era. Jean Terrell replaced Ross, but the group’s immense popularity began to fade as Ross launched into solo superstardom.
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