America’s legendary Motown label was an unparalleled success in the music industry. But beneath the veneer of catchy hits lurked death, drugs and drama.

The Supremes "Baby Love" — 1964 French EP Record Sleeve

The Supremes unused, bought in 2010 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson and Diana Ross The Supremes, an American female singing group, were the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s. Originally founded as The Primettes in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959, The Supremes' repertoire included doo-wop, pop, soul, Broadway show tunes, psychedelic soul, and disco.

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Mary Wilson hit the pinnacle of her life — besides giving birth to her children, she says — before she was 20 years old. But, as a founding member of the Supremes and a best-selling author and philanthropist by nature, she has not let society and pop culture define her glory days. In fact, now …

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Florence Ballard was the founder of the Primettes, which later became the Supremes. She was fired from the group in 1967 over a conflict with lead singer Diana Ross and Motown Records owner, Berry Gordy, Jr. She died in1976 from heart problems. She had been attempting a comeback to the music industry after suffering a downturn during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Her funeral was held at New Bethel Baptist Church in February of 1976. Rev. C.L. Franklin officiated.