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.
The Supremes Fact Sheet
| Inception | Formed in Detroit, Michigan in January 15, 1961. |
| Former Names | The Primettes, Diana Ross & The Supremes |
| Members | Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson |
| Top Albums | Where Did Our Love Go (1964), The Supremes A’ Go‐Go (1966), More Hits by the Supremes (1965), The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland (1967), I Hear a Symphony (1966), Merry Christmas (1965), Meet the Supremes (1962), New Ways but Love Stays (1970), A Bit of Liverpool (1964), The Supremes (1975). |
| Top Songs | You Can't Hurry Love (1966), Baby Love (1964), Where Did Our Love Go (1964), You Keep Me Hangin' On (1966), Stop! In the Name of Love (1965), Come See About Me (1964), Stoned Love (1970), Stop in the Name of Love (1965), The Happening (1966), I Hear A Symphony (1965). |
| Billboard Hot 100 | 12 Number One Hits 20 Top-10 Hits |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. |
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