Jean Terrell

Jean Terrell's greatest achievement was stepping into the lead role of The Supremes after Diana Ross's departure and keeping the group commercially viable. Her first two singles, "Up the Ladder to the Roof" and "Stoned Love", both hit the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, with "Stoned Love" reaching No. 1 on the R&B charts and selling over a million copies. She led the group through a successful three-year run that included four albums and extensive international touring, including a historic Vietnam War tour. Her voice gave the group a new, soulful identity that critics and fans still praise.