The group formed as a teenage quartet with Ross, Wilson, Ballard, and McGlown. In 1960, McGlown left to concentrate on her studies and was replaced by Barbara Martin. In 1961, when Martin left to start a family, the Supremes became a trio. In 1967, Ballard was fired from the group and was replaced by Cindy Birdsong. Jean Terrell replaced Ross in 1970. Birdsong was replaced by Lynda Laurence in 1972. Scherrie Payne replaced Terrell and Birdsong returned replacing Laurence in 1973. Birdsong left again in 1976 and was replaced by Susaye Greene. Finally in 1977, they disbanded.
When The Supremes formed, the members took turns singing lead. In 1962, Motown president Berry Gordy made Diana Ross the sole lead singer.
The Supremes had 12 #1 hits in the US and 33 in the Top 40.
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