Lynda Laurence:
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.
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Scherrie Payne:
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.
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Freddi Poole:
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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Former Ladies
of the
Supremes