In recognition of National Black Music Month, we will honor individuals who have marked the world not only with their music but their style as well. This week the spotlight is on the ‘Supreme’ diva, Diana Ross.
Diana Ross stormed onto the scene in 60’s as the ‘can’t quite keep your eye off’ lead singer of the popular girl group The Supremes. With poise and grace she helped develop the 'Motown Sound.' Her elegance, coupled with big hair and glam-style of dress garnered her the Hollywood appeal that would catapult the Supremes to the pop charts, earn them 12 American number one hits, and later make way for a successful solo career.
The Guinness Book of World Records declared Diana Ross the most successful female music artist of the 20th century with a total of 18 number one hits throughout her entire career. She has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame- one as a solo artist and the other as a member of The Supremes and a Tony Award for her one women show, An Evening with Diana Ross. With all of those accomplishments her biggest, as she describes, is becoming the mother of five beautiful children.
Today, Diana is preparing to appear at two major events in the UK the famous Liverpool Pop Festival and the National Trust Summer Festival in Petworth House, East Sussex. Most recently she headlined at New York's Radio City Music Hall at the Divas with Heart event, which also featured Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan and Patti Labelle.
Diana Ross stormed onto the scene in 60’s as the ‘can’t quite keep your eye off’ lead singer of the popular girl group The Supremes. With poise and grace she helped develop the 'Motown Sound.' Her elegance, coupled with big hair and glam-style of dress garnered her the Hollywood appeal that would catapult the Supremes to the pop charts, earn them 12 American number one hits, and later make way for a successful solo career.
The Guinness Book of World Records declared Diana Ross the most successful female music artist of the 20th century with a total of 18 number one hits throughout her entire career. She has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame- one as a solo artist and the other as a member of The Supremes and a Tony Award for her one women show, An Evening with Diana Ross. With all of those accomplishments her biggest, as she describes, is becoming the mother of five beautiful children.
Today, Diana is preparing to appear at two major events in the UK the famous Liverpool Pop Festival and the National Trust Summer Festival in Petworth House, East Sussex. Most recently she headlined at New York's Radio City Music Hall at the Divas with Heart event, which also featured Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan and Patti Labelle.
Ms. Ross embodies everything that it takes to maintain longevity in an industry that doesn’t guarantee success from day to day. And is honored for being a true living legend.
-Mos
