Mary Wilson, the celebrated singer, businesswoman and activist who co-founded the 1960s hit machine The Supremes as a 15-year-old Detroit teenager and was the group’s longest serving member, died Monday at her home in Henderson, Nevada. She was 76.
Her publicist confirmed the news to CBS on Monday night. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Born in Mississippi in 1944, Wilson moved to Detroit as a child and in elementary school became close friends with future Supreme Florence Ballard. The two would form the pop vocal group The Primettes in 1959 along with Diana Ross. Originally a quartet, the group was solidified as a trio after signing to Motown Records in 1961 and changing their name to The Supremes.
The Supremes — Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson and Diana Ross — circa 1964 (Photo: Getty)
The Supremes were by far Motown’s biggest band of the 1960s, releasing 12 No. 1 singles, including “Where Did Our Love Go,...
Her publicist confirmed the news to CBS on Monday night. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Born in Mississippi in 1944, Wilson moved to Detroit as a child and in elementary school became close friends with future Supreme Florence Ballard. The two would form the pop vocal group The Primettes in 1959 along with Diana Ross. Originally a quartet, the group was solidified as a trio after signing to Motown Records in 1961 and changing their name to The Supremes.
The Supremes — Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson and Diana Ross — circa 1964 (Photo: Getty)
The Supremes were by far Motown’s biggest band of the 1960s, releasing 12 No. 1 singles, including “Where Did Our Love Go,...
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- The Wrap
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