Diana Ross
Motown trio frontwoman
Diana Ross is an American singer and actress who rose to fame as lead vocalist of the Supremes, Motown's most successful group in the 1960s.
Her solo career produced hits like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "I'm Coming Out." Ross became an icon of glamour and ambition in popular music: She's giving Diana Ross realness.
Celebrated female vocalist
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- fashionCurrent popular trend
elegance · superstar · celebrity · legacy · inspiration · timeless · influential · groundbreaking
- DetroitMichigan automotive hub
- Smokey RobinsonMotown singer-songwriter, Miracles leader
- The Four TopsDetroit soul vocal quartet
- Jackson 5Sibling pop group
Marvin Gaye · Stevie Wonder · The Temptations · soul music · rhythm and blues · 1960s · 1970s · chart-toppers
Perpetual romantic attachment
- discoSeventies dance music
- ChicStylishly elegant quality
- duetPiece for two
- RCA RecordsMajor American music label
Nile Rodgers · Lionel Richie · album · tour · concert · 1980s · dance music · crossover
Female vocal ensemble
- trioGroup of three
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- gownsElegant full-length dresses
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
Ed Sullivan Show · American Bandstand · hitmakers · pop music · choreography
"Strange Fruit" vocalist
- DorothyClassic feminine given name
- filmMovie or coating
- screenDisplay or barrier
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
The Wiz · costume design · soundtrack · movie star · biopic · drama
diva
Celebrated female vocalist
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
fashion · elegance · superstar · celebrity · legacy · inspiration · timeless · influential · groundbreaking · role model
Berry Gordy
- DetroitMichigan automotive hub
- Smokey RobinsonMotown singer-songwriter, Miracles leader
- The Four TopsDetroit soul vocal quartet
Marvin Gaye · Stevie Wonder · The Temptations · Jackson 5 · soul music · rhythm and blues · 1960s · 1970s · chart-toppers · vinyl
Endless Love
Perpetual romantic attachment
Nile Rodgers · Lionel Richie · RCA Records · album · tour · concert · 1980s · dance music · crossover
girl group
Female vocal ensemble
sequins · Ed Sullivan Show · American Bandstand · hitmakers · pop music · choreography
Billie Holiday
"Strange Fruit" vocalist
The Wiz · Hollywood · costume design · soundtrack · movie star · biopic · drama
- Michigan NotablesAretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Eminem, Madonna, Smokey Robinson
- MotownMotown sound, Berry Gordy, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson
- Female SingersAdele, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Celine Dion, Cher
- Black MusiciansAretha Franklin, Beyonce, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder
- DivasBeyonce, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey
- oldiesElvis, golden oldies, Hound Dog, oldies, Johnny B. Goode
Diana Rossbackup singer
Supporting vocal performer
session musician · unknown artist · one-hit wonder · opening act · lounge act
Diana RossJohnny Rotten
punk rocker · Kurt Cobain · Patti Smith · Nina Simone · Janis Joplin