The Supremes are among the most successful girl groups. Initially called The Primettes, they included Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, and Betty McGlown. In 1960, Barbara Martin replaced Betty, but she left the group in 1962. Ross, Ballard, and Wilson continued as a trio.
The Supremes recorded twelve Billboard Hot 100 number-one hits. Songs like “Baby Love” and “Stop! In the Name of Love” became iconic. In 2015, CNN described them as “the most successful vocal group in the United States.”
In the 1980s, The Pointer Sisters — Anita, Ruth, Bonnie, and June — were highly successful. They seamlessly moved across R&B, pop, funk, country, and jazz. Hits such as “Jump (For My Love)”, “Automatic”, and “I’m So Excited” remain popular today.
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