She gained worldwide recognition as a founding member of the Supremes, the most successful Motown act of the 1960s and the best-charting female group in U.S. chart history, [1] as well as one of the …

Feb 10, 2021 · Mary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, died Monday at her home in Las Vegas at the age of 76, her publicist said in a statement. She died naturally of hypertensive …

Feb 8, 2021 · Mary Wilson was one of the original/founding members of the Supremes along with Diana Ross and Florence Ballard. Wilson was the only original member of the group from their start in 1961 …

In July of 1977, just one month following her Farewell performance with The Supremes, Wilson began a touring "Supremes" show with two background singers as the " Mary Wilson of The Supremes " show.

Feb 8, 2021 · In 1961, their dream finally came true – the Primettes signed with Motown, changed their name to the Supremes, and became a trio with Wilson, Ross, and Ballard. It took time for the …

Dec 16, 2024 · The Supremes were the most successful group in American music history. Over 100 million records sold, a dozen #1 hits, and arguably the most instantly recognizable sound in all of …

Feb 9, 2021 · But Wilson, who has died at the age of 76, was always more than a backing singer. She was the lynchpin of The Supremes, keeping the group intact and on the road after Ross's departure.

Mary Wilson, co-founder of The Supremes, helped garner an unequaled record of number 1 hits by a female group. Recording for Motown, Mary guided The Supremes into rock 'n roll history, turning her …

Feb 6, 2024 · With lead vocalist Diana Ross and founding member Florence Ballard — and with Ballard’s replacement Cindy Birdsong — Wilson appeared on all 12 of The Supremes’ No. 1 hits …

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mary Wilson, one of the original members of the Supremes, the 1960s group that helped define the Motown sound and style and propelled Diana Ross to superstardom, has died.