Motown Music Legend, Mary Wilson of The Supremes passed away today

- Sad news today. Motown Music Icon, Mary Wilson passed away in her Nevada home at the age of 76. Mary was a founding member of the legendary band The Supremes. Founded in 1959, their music was a mix of R&B, Doo-Wop, Soul, Pop and Disco. The Supremes were the most commercially successful of Motown's acts and are, to date, America's most successful vocal group with 12 number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Motown founder Berry Gordy commented today, “Mary was extremely special to me. She was a trailblazer, a diva and will be deeply missed.” As I am sure we will all miss her.

Although, her founding partner, the infamous Diana Ross, went on to enjoy an extremely long and successful career as a solo artist, she was in and out of the band over the later years. Mary Wilson was the longest continuous founding member and kept the band going through 1977, with various lineups. From 1967 to 1970 the band was known as Diana Ross & the Supremes. The lineup was Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, and Cindy Birdsong. Diana Ross left the band for good at the end of 1969. This single also would mark the Supremes' final television appearance together with Ross, performing on The Ed Sullivan Show on December 21, 1969. "Someday We'll Be Together" hit number one on the American pop charts, becoming not only the Supremes' 12th and final number-one hit, but also the final hit with Diana Ross. It is certainly a fitting tune to celebrate Mary's life and legacy!

Diana Ross & The Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together

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