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As a Detroit teenager Mary Wilson was inspired to
become part of what turned into the most successful
female group in history, The Supremes. To chronicle
that success, Wilson became a best-selling author with
her autobiography, "Dreamgirl...My Life as a Supreme,"
on the national best-seller lists. "Dreamgirl" sold
more than 250,000 copies in hardback, received rave
reviews and became the most successful autobiography
of all time.
Growing up in Detroit's Brewster Projects, Wilson fantasized about being a singer herself ("My mother says I was born singing"), and when she was only 13 years old, she befriended Florence Ballard, Diane Ross and Betty Travis. The quartet formed a singing group, calling themselves The Primettes. The girls auditioned and later were signed to Motown. Eventually the group became a trio consisting of Wilson, Ballard and Ross. A name change was needed and the group became The Supremes. Once they hooked up with the songwriting team of Holland-Dozier-Holland, The Supremes became America's most prolific hit maker. "Where Did Our Love Go," "Baby Love," "Come See About Me," "Stop in the Name of Love" and "My World Is Empty Without You" were all No. 1 hits. In fact, The Supremes had 12 No. 1 singles, nearly 40 albums, and were, without a doubt, one of the most influential, memorable, and successful icons of the turbulent 1960's. Only Elvis and The Beatles proved to have as far-reaching appeal and impact on the pop music of the times. As testimony to the success of the Supremes, Wilson shared the stage with Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr and George Harrison in January 1988, when The Supremes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Once Diana Ross left to pursue her own solo career in 1970, Wilson took up the mantle and sustained The Supremes through 1977. Much to the delight of her fans, Wilson recently inked a recording contract with CEO for her first solo album in 12 years. Titled "Walk the Line,” the CD/LP featured all new material. In a review of her first single, "One Night With You," Billboard stated, "It appears that the other ex-Supreme has created a bona-fide pop radio hit with this dramatic power ballad. Wilson delivers a stirring performance." The only original Supreme to undertake the challenge of legitimate theater, Wilson made her stage debut in December 1988, starring In "Beehive," a musical tribute to the female groups of the 60's. Playing before sold-out audiences across Canada, she received enormous acclaim for her performance. Mary Wilson Is the only original Supreme to travel the lecture circuit, motivating all that come to hear her. She also performs around the world with various symphony orchestras. Today, she continues to enjoy success as a solo performer. In concert, Wilson's "springwater alto" shines most brightly on ballads. Onstage, she performs classic torch songs, Supremes standards and modern greats with a voice rich with emotion and fire. |
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