The supremes mary,florence,diana were on ed sullivan, not diana alone,it's history

[Motown_M_1056]

I'm not debating or being nasty with anyone. I stated my opinion AND WHAT IS FACTUAL. Diana Ross is an ICON. And she's been a solo performer longer than she was a Supreme so much of her iconic status was attained long after she left the Supremes.

[marv2]

I'm not debating or being nasty with anyone. I stated my opinion AND WHAT IS FACTUAL. Diana Ross is an ICON. And she's been a solo performer longer than she was a Supreme so much of her iconic status was attained long after she left the Supremes.

They are all icons. There would be no "Diana Ross Solo...." if it weren't for the Supremes success.

[Motown_M_1056]

They are all icons. There would be no "Diana Ross Solo...." if it weren't for the Supremes success.

How does 8 or 10 years with a group compare with 40 years of performing on your own? It doesn't add up or balance out to me.

[marv2]

How does 8 or 10 years with a group compare with 40 years of performing on your own? It doesn't add up or balance out to me.

Well since you want to go there. They did have twice the number of number one hit records in those 8 to 10 years than she has had solo in 40! Doesn't add up to or balance out to me either..................!

[Motown_M_1056]

Well since you want to go there. They did have twice the number of number one hit records in those 8 to 10 years than she has had solo in 40! Doiesn't add up to or balance out to me either..................!

Hit records be damned - the woman has held it down as a cultural ICON and a legendary entertainer ...without the Supremes and on her own for 40 years. Remember, true ICONS don't need hit records...those are mere triffles when you compare everything else they've achieved.

[marv2]

Hit records be damned - the woman has held it down as a cultural ICON and a legendary entertainer ...without the Supremes and on her own for 40 years. Remember, true ICONS don't need hit records...those are mere triffles when you compare everything else they've achieved.

I am sure Mary and the others will appreciate those sentiments as well. Thank you!

[robbert]

They are all icons. There would be no "Diana Ross Solo...." if it weren't for the Supremes success.

With all respect, Marv, you don't KNOW that. To keep the debate pure & transparent, you can't make statements like that, simply because they're not solid facts. There are liars enough on this board, as it is.
Even without The Supremes having been successfull, Diana's talents more than likely could/would have been discovered at some point in the sixties.

[marv2]

With all respect, Marv, you don't KNOW that. To keep the debate pure & transparent, you can't make statements like that, simply because they're not solid facts. There are liars enough on this board, as it is.
Even without The Supremes having been successfull, Diana's talents more than likely could/would have been discovered at some point in the sixties.

Robbert, I am only speaking factually, not hypothetically. The success of the Supremes was a springboard for the future success of Diana Ross solo artist. She's even said that using different words of course. I can say what I did with confidence because that is what happened. I cannot say the same if it were any other way because that would be pure speculation.

[jillfoster]

I'm not debating or being nasty with anyone. I stated my opinion AND WHAT IS FACTUAL. Diana Ross is an ICON. And she's been a solo performer longer than she was a Supreme so much of her iconic status was attained long after she left the Supremes.

One shouldn't worship graven images.