THE SUPREMES
The designated second- and third-banana members of The Supremes, the leading American music group of the 1960s, both have loyal, unwavering fans. Florence Ballard, in particular, has had staunch supporters all along. The unofficial leader of the group in its early years, she was arguably the best choice for lead singer. Mary Wilson holds more of a "what if?" position, as she was given limited opportunity to rise beyond the background. Still, everyone loves her. There are arguments for and against the anointment of Diana Ross to the central role of what became so much more than a lead vocalist. When she went solo in 1970, a wave of negativism swept through the worldwide community of Motown fans; people actually wanted her to fail! Some have blamed ... MORE ››
