I kind of know the answer to this, but, in reading an obituary on Bobby Taylor, I read this:
As The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 8 describes, when lead singer Tommy Melton left the Bachelors, Taylor accepted the group's offer to be his replacement. From the mid-'60s, their line-up now firm, they were working at Vancouver supper club the Cave, also known for its late shows as the Elegant Parlour. One night, they opened for Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard of the Supremes, who were so impressed that they called Berry Gordy, who flew from Detroit to see them and avowed to make them stars.
Renamed as Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers, they arrived in Detroit just as the city was engulfed by its infamous race riots. By November, Gordy himself was producing 'Does Your Mama,' which made its R&B chart entry in April 1968. It helped the group to a short period in the limelight before they went their separate ways, partly because of what happened to Taylor next. The following year, he would be finding a different kind of success.
I'm guessing that they opened for the Supremes. Wonder why it said that they opened for Mary and Flo.
Lots of Supremes fans here. Anyone know?
Here is link to full article:
http://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/d...oned-jackson-5
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