The proud mothers of the Original Supremes.

[David J]

Very rare photo that I have never seen before, is it me or does Diana look just like Ernestine??? great photo.

The proud mothers of The Supremes : Ernestine Ross, Lurlee Ballard, and Johnnie Mae Wilson! I think Diana looks so much like her late mom.


Who are are they???

[Kamasu_Jr]

We have that photo in our archives. It's rare. I wonder who posted it on the net? There is another shot of the Supremes posing with their mothers.

[revvy]

Didn't Diana mention on the Farewell LP that the "mothers" were in attendance that final night at the Frontier Hotel? Diana's, Mary's and Cindy's mother were all there, I believe. I would love to see more pics of the final concert. There don't seem to be too many floating around. I wonder why? Makes you go, "Hmmmm........"

[midnightman]

Aww... Diana definitely looks like her mama... Flo and Mary look like their mothers as well.

[theboyfromxtown]

It's a tradition in many families for the father to tell their sons....Before you marry any girl, look at her mother first!! lol

[stalebagel]

The photo of the mothers of the Supremes was taken by a Detroit Free Press photographer and appeared in their first magazine story on the Supremes on January 24, 1965. It is on page 144 of my book, Hype & Soul: Behind the Scenes at Motown. The first page of that article is on page 146.
The photo is copyrighted by the Free Press and I was given permission to reprint it.
Please respect the copyrights on material such as this photograph.
Thanks,
Al Abrams

[Kamasu_Jr]

The photo of the mothers of the Supremes was taken by a Detroit Free Press photographer and appeared in their first magazine story on the Supremes on January 24, 1965. It is on page 144 of my book, Hype & Soul: Behind the Scenes at Motown. The first page of that article is on page 146.
The photo is copyrighted by the Free Press and I was given permission to reprint it.
Please respect the copyrights on material such as this photograph.
Thanks,
Al Abrams

You are right Al.

[captainjames]

Thanks Al
Good pic of them, in fact it is the first time I have seen the three together in one photo. Now I need to get my hands on your book.

The photo of the mothers of the Supremes was taken by a Detroit Free Press photographer and appeared in their first magazine story on the Supremes on January 24, 1965. It is on page 144 of my book, Hype & Soul: Behind the Scenes at Motown. The first page of that article is on page 146.
The photo is copyrighted by the Free Press and I was given permission to reprint it.
Please respect the copyrights on material such as this photograph.
Thanks,
Al Abrams

[marv2]

Oh there is a lot more rare and interesting material in Al Abrams book than just this picture! It is one of a kind and extremely well done.

[stephanie]

You are right Marv its a great book!