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Velma Jean Terrell (born November 26, 1944) is an American R&B and jazz singer. She replaced Diana Ross as the lead singer of The Supremes in 1970.
Feb 9, 2021 · Other members of the group over the years included Jean Terrell, who replaced Ross as the lead singer of The Supremes, and Cindy Birdsong, who replaced Ballard. And up until present day, Tarrell has continued to sing hits of The Supremes in occasional on-stage appearances.
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Jean Terrell, born, Velma Jean Terrell, on Nov. 26, 1944, the Dionne Warwick voice and lookalike is best known for replacing Diana Ross as the new lead singer of the Supremes in 1970. She is the sister of the former WBA Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Ernie Terrell, who famously fought Muhammad Ali.
After seeing 24-year-old Jean Terrell perform with her brother Ernie in Florida, Berry Gordy decided on Ross' replacement. Terrell was signed to Motown and began recording the first post-Ross Supremes songs with Wilson and Birdsong during the day, while Wilson and Birdsong toured with Ross at night.