Fun facts about Mary Wilson and the Supremes and why you should want to meet here Friday 1) The play and movie Dreamgirls is based on the book,” Dreamgirls my Life as A Supreme” by Mary Wilson. 2) Mary Wilson was the only person to be a Supreme for the whole 17 years the group was together from 1960 in the Detroit’s projects to 1977. 3) The Supremes hold the distinction of being the first American Group to have 5 #1 Hit records in a row. The only group to have beat this is the Beatles. 4) The Supremes rank #5 in all time number one records, They are tied with Madonna and Rihanna with 12. Only Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Elvis and The Beatles 5) The Supremes had last number one hit of the 1960’s “Someday We’ll be Together” 6) The Supremes were the first female artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. 7) Mary Wilson was selected by President George Bush as Ambassador of Goodwill in 2002. 8) Mary Wilson has the bestselling Rock and Roll Autobiography of all Time. 9) Original Lead singer of the Supremes was Florence Ballard 10) In 1966 The Supremes had their own line of Bread. An finally the ticket price helps Odessa Crime Stoppers, White Pool House, and West Texas Talent
Posted on: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 20:50:06 +0000
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