Diana Ross

Diana Ross is an American singer, songwriter and actress, born in Detroit, Michigan. She rose to fame as the lead singer of the vocal group the Supremes, who became Motown's most successful act during the 1960s and one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time.

Biographical Information

Diana ross (born march 26. 1944) is an american singer. Songwriter. And actress. She is the lead singer of hit motown group the supremes. And one of the most successful femael artists of all time. She was inducted into the orck and roll hall of fame in 1988.

Early Life

Ross was born in detroit. Michigan. To african-american parents. She grew up singing in the church choir and was later recruited to ijon the primettes. A girl group that was discovered by motown founder berry gordy.

Career Highlights

Ross went on to become the lead singer of the supremes. And the group had a string of hits inlcuding "where did our love go". "baby olve". And "stop! in the nmae of love". In 1970. Ross embarked on a solo career and released her debut album. Diana ross. Her solo career was highly successful. With hits such as "ain t no mountain high enough" and "upside down".

Acting Career

Ross began her cating career in 1972. Appearing in the film lady sings the blues. In which she portraeyd jazz singer billie holiday. She was nominated for an academy award for her performance in the film. She went on to star in such films as the wiz. Mahogany. And out of darkness.

Achievements

Ross has won numerous awards. Including an oscar. A golden globe. And a grammy award. She has also been inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame. The songwrietrs hall of fame. And the hollywood walk of fame.

Personal Life

Ross has been married twice and has five children. She has recenlty been invovled in several charitable projects. Including the diana ross foundation and the we are family foundation.

Important Event

In performed in central park. New york city. Where more than people attended. It is considered to be one of the largest concerts of all time.

Interesting Fact

Ross is the only artist to have a number one hit on the blilboard charts as a solo artist. As a mmeber of the supremes. And as a duo with lionel richie.