Berry Gordy Remembers Mary Wilson: ‘She Was a Trailblazer, a Diva’

As the music community digests the shocking news of Mary Wilson’s passing, Berry Gordy remembers The Supremes star as one of the all-time greats.

Formed in Detroit as The Primettes in 1959, Wilson and The Supremes were just teenagers when they caught the attention of Motown founder Gordy, who promptly signed the all-girl group.

Mary Wilson, Original Supremes Member, Dies at 76
With Wilson at its heart, the act shaped popular culture and they remain the leading female recording group in history.

Gordy was “always proud of Mary,” he recounts in a message written Monday (Feb. 8), following her death at age 76. “She was quite a star in her own right and over the years continued to work hard to boost the legacy of the Supremes.”

Wilson was “extremely special to me,” he continues. “She was a trailblazer, a diva and will be deeply missed.”

The Hall of Famer was working on new projects for 2021, including an album she recently teased on her YouTube channel. A celebration of her life will take place later this year

Read Berry Gordy’s tribute in full below.

Together, they made history. More than 60 years on, The Supremes still reign supreme. They were Motown’s most successful act of the 1960s, scoring 12 No. 1 singles, including five in a row from 1964-1965.

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