The Supremes Still Hold Motown Sound in 1976
The Supremes Mary Wilson with new members Cherrie Payne and Susane Greene discuss their evolving sound, Motown’s role, and the group’s push to new albums produced by Holland Dozier Holland. They reflect on past hits and the shift toward a soulful, mature style.
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Diana Ross
Florence Ballard
Priscilla's POF recounts deep group splits and lineups
The interview outlines the Supremes era shifts from Ballard to Birdsong and Laurence, noting Ballard's departure, legal action, and later dire finances. Diana Ross left in 1970, Terrell and Laurence joined briefly, and Cherrie Payne entered after Dozier connected with Lamont Dozier.
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