Who Replaced Diana Ross And The Supremes? The Rise Of The New Supremes

Jean Terrell, born Velma Jean Terrell on November 26, 1944, replaced Diana Ross as the lead singer of The Supremes in 1970. Terrell brought a powerful and soulful voice to the group, and her time with The Supremes was marked by a number of successful songs and albums.

Terrell’s journey to The Supremes began in the late 1960s. She had been singing professionally for several years, and had even toured with The Supremes as a backup singer. When Ross left the group to pursue a solo career, Motown founder Berry Gordy chose Terrell to take her place.

It wasn’t an easy transition. Ross was a global icon, and many fans were hesitant to accept a new lead singer. However, Terrell’s talent and determination quickly won over audiences. She recorded several hits with The Supremes, including “Stoned Love,” “Touch Me In The Morning,” and “Floy Joy.” While Terrell was the lead singer, The Supremes also recorded the theme song to the popular TV show “The Jeffersons,” “Movin’ On Up.” Terrell left The Supremes in 1974, but her legacy as a talented singer and a successful lead singer lives on.