Tom Ingrassia
Every decade has its musical phenomenon. The 1960s had Motown … and Motown had The Supremes. Elegance, glitter and talent mixed with a sassy earthiness made The Supremes unforgettable in performance, and kept crowds cheering for decades. In fact, this year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of The Supremes. They were unbeatable. Twelve Number One records, selling in excess of sixty million copies. They were trendsetters who broke down racial, gender and social barriers more effectively than any other cultural force in mid- 60s America. They set the bar high as the most successful female group in music history.