Diana Ross

Diana Ross is an American singer and actress who rose to fame as lead singer of the Supremes before building a successful solo career.

Florence Ballard: An American singer and founding member of the Supremes. Ballard shared the group's early history with Ross before leaving in 1967.
The Supremes: An American vocal group whose Motown recordings became major pop hits in the 1960s. Ross led the group's best-known lineup before leaving in 1970.
Motown Records: An American record label founded by Berry Gordy in Detroit in 1959. The Supremes' success made Motown a major force in mainstream popular music.
The Supremes without Diana Ross: The Supremes' later incarnation, led by Jean Terrell after Ross left in 1970. The group's continued success shows the distinction between its identity and Ross's solo path.
Mary Wilson: An American singer who co-founded the Supremes with Florence Ballard and Diana Ross. Wilson remained in the Supremes after Ross departed for a solo career.
Where Did Our Love Go: A 1964 Supremes single that became the group's first US number-one hit. Its success launched the Supremes' run of chart-topping singles with Ross as lead singer.
Billboard Hot 100: A weekly chart ranking the most popular songs in the United States. Ross's Supremes and solo recordings repeatedly reached its top positions.
Jean Terrell: An American singer who replaced Diana Ross as lead singer of the Supremes in 1970. Terrell's lead role marked a new era for the group after Ross's departure.
Berry Gordy: An American record executive who founded Motown Records. Gordy signed the Supremes and helped shape Ross's recording and screen career.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough: A 1967 song by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell later recorded by Diana Ross as a solo single. Ross's 1970 version became her first US number-one hit as a solo artist.

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