the supremes

SMOKEY ROBINSON

THE TEMPTATIONS

Stevie Wonder was born in Michigan on May 13, 1950. Although blind since a baby (after being born premature and accidentally exposed to too much oxygen in an incubator), Stevie had learned to play the piano, drums and harmonica by the age of 9. By his teen years, Stevie was already on his way to becoming a R&B and pop music icon with a career spanning decades.

THE FOUR TOPS

Marvin Gaye was born Marvin Pentz Gay (later adding an 'e' to the end of his name as Sam Cooke had done) on April 2, 1939. Gaye grew up the son of an Apostolic preacher, singing in the church choir by age 3, and learning to play the drums and piano. Gaye's musical ambition was put on hold after high school with time in the Air Force. Gaye began his music career as a member of 'The Rainbows' (who later became The Moonglows). The impact of Berry Gordy, Jr. and Motown Records on Gaye became evident by the early 60s when Gordy gave Gaye a solo contract and Gaye married Gordy's sister

Diana Ross was born Diane Earle on March 26, 1944 in Michigan where she was raised in the housing projects. Diana has written: "My story has often been referred to as a classic 'rags to riches,' but in truth, that description doesn't fit me at all. For starters, the Rosses were never raggedy. We may not have had a lot of money and every moment was not great. I was brought up to have ideals, to believe that anything was possible and that hard work was a part of that." While still in high school in 1959, Diana joined The Primettes with Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard, and Barbara Martin. The quartet signed to Motown Records and became The Supremes (down to a trio after Martin left). Diana Ross & The Supremes elevated Diana to super-stardom throughout 1960s with Diana often taking the lead focus of the trio.

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