The Supremes unused, bought in 2010 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson and Diana Ross The Supremes, an American female singing group, were the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s. Originally founded as The Primettes in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959, The Supremes' repertoire included doo-wop, pop, soul, Broadway show tunes, psychedelic soul, and disco.