SUPREMES, THE. Rhythm n
blues group (fl. 1960s-70s; org. in Detroit, Michigan). The vocal trio, organized during the late 1950s, was composed of
Florence Ballard
(30 June 1943),
Diana Ross
(26 March 1944), and
Mary Wilson
(6 March 1943). The girls sang rhythm n
blues for local social events during their high-school days. After graduating from high school, they signed a recording contract with
Berry Gordy
of Motown Record Corporation. Beginning in 1964 their...