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The
Supremes, the world's all-time favorite girl group, gained the accolade during
their reign on the music charts during the 60's and 70's. The Supremes
had eight individual members during this time and each of the ladies contributed to the
group's recording success of more than twenty million selling singles and dozens of hit
albums.
Scherrie Payne, Lynda Laurence and Freddie Poole make up the only trio that features two genuine members of The Supremes. Since reforming in 1985 they have acquired an impressive biography with credited recordings and polished performances all over the world, playing at venues including London's Royal Albert Hall for HRH The Princess of Wales and Wembley Arena appearing alongside a host of other legendary Motown acts that included The Temptations and The Four Tops.
Recognized as the only trio of ladies realistically representing The
Supremes, they are acknowledged by Motown Records for their work, recently
returning to the label to put their supreme vocals on a Marvin Gaye retrospective project.
Respected author Sharon Davis of Blues & Soul Magazine recently noted
that Scherrie and Lynda's group are "authentically keeping the legend alive..."
In 1985 the ladies were approached to reform. Since then, they have recorded and performed with many of the giants in the music industry, groups and artists that include Edwin Starr, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Syreeta, Kim Weston, The Commodores and George Benson.
Scherrie and Lynda's group have released four CDs since leaving Motown:
"Supreme Voices," "Supremely Yours,"
"Reflections" and one of their latest "Where Did
Our Love Go?". The music they record and perform today appeals to all
ages. They have credibly covered modern classics such as "Never Can Say
Goodbye," "Sweet Freedom," "Give Me
the Night" and "Somewhere Out There."
Their collaboration with Motown stable-mate Edwin Starr resulted in their remake of the classic 60's duet "Private Number." Scherrie and Lynda's group completed the mammoth task of digitally re-recording more than 20 of The Supremes' classic hits – some of which featured Scherrie and Lynda on the original Motown versions.
Regular visitors to Europe and Japan, they have played many countries throughout the world and regularly perform songs in the native languages as witnessed by their recording of the Spanish song "Suave" which is featured on their 1994 "Supremely Yours" collection.
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Meet the
Former Ladies of the Supremes
Lynda joined The Supremes in 1972 debuting onstage as their lead singer at the prestigious H.I.C. Arena in Hawaii. A native of Philadelphia, Lynda started singing at the age of four under the guidance of her father Ira Tucker – lead singer of the legendary Dixie Hummingbirds gospel quartet. She started her association with Motown by recording with Stevie Wonder and was featured on the hit "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)". Lynda continued to record and tour with Stevie for several years as manager and lead vocalist of his backing band.
Some of her other musical associations include James Brown, Joe Cocker, Ringo Starr and Harry Hilsson. A talented musician and singer, Lynda, like Scherrie, is also featured on all of The Supremes numerous hits collections. "Our association with The Supremes is synonymous" commented Lynda.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, the home of Motown, Scherrie Payne is officially recognized as The Supremes' final lead singer, featured on many of their hits including "He's My Man" and "I'm Gonna Let My Heart Do the Walking." A talented writer and performer, she was discovered by famed producer Eddie Holland (Holland/Dosier/Holland) when he heard her singing with her sister Freda Payne. Before joining The Supremes, Scherrie was lead singer of the group Glass House and is featured on all of their hits for the Invictus label including "Crumbs Off the Table." She recorded for Motown as a solo artist during the 80's and had her own hits including "I'm Not In Love" and "One Night Only."
Scherrie has worked with many major stars including George Benson and Jose Feliciano. Known affectionately as the "little lady with the big voice," she brought her superb vocals and electric stage presence to The Supremes in 1973 and very quickly established herself as a firm favorite with the group's legions of fans worldwide. Scherrie is featured on every one of The Supremes' Greatest Hits collections issued around the world, and continues to authentically perform as a Supreme – keeping the group's music and image alive.
Freddi completes their trio and is a native of Dallas, Texas. She also started her singing career in church at the age of four and got her first recording contract at the age of fourteen with The Delicates. Raised in Los Angeles, Freddi's impressive list of musical associations includes performances with Lisa Stansfield, Phyllis Hyman, Patti LaBelle and Sammy Davis, Jr. Her television appearances include The Tonight Show, Merv Griffin and Arsenio Hall.
A member of the 70's group Wild Honey, Freddi also gained extensive recording experience with acts that included Liza Minnelli, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Lou Rawls, The Beach Boys and Jermaine Jackson. She managed her own one-piece band, The Motorcity Angels and, prior to joining Scherrie and Lynda's group, toured extensively with legendary Motown songstress Gladys Knight.
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