Thanks for hasving made me happier with this book roger gonzalez. Some memories never fade at the venetian las vegas hotel and casino, in las vegas, nevada. Guinness book of records museum opens in hollywood. Ross wasnt picked to become the groups lead singer until motown honcho berry gordy decided that the time was exactly right, and from then on he described the group as diana ross and the supremes. List of awards and nominations received by diana ross. Diana ross born diane ernestine earle ross is a twelvetime grammy and oscarnominated american singer, record producer and actress, whose musical repertoire. Aint no mountain high enough, reach out and touch, touch me in the morning, upside down, theme from mahogany do. As a solo artist, diana ross is one of the most successful female singers of the rock era.
In britain, diana ross was recognized by the guinness book of world records as being the most successful. Randy taraborrelli is a unique celebrity journalist. Diana ross has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. She was born on march 26, 1944, in detroit, michigan. Diana ross enters in the guinness book of world records. Diana ross is a multi million selling artists who has won countless awards and rose to fame as the lead singer of 1960s group the supremes diana ernestine earle ross is an american singer, actress, record producer and an occasional songwriter. Ross was the guest star on episode 424 of the muppet show. The guinness book of world records hailed diana ross as the most successful female music artist in history because of the success she garnered in the united states and the uk. Ross is one of the most successful female artists of her era, both due to her solo work and her role as.
Nevertheless, ross has managed to balance those odd grammy snubs with an enviable litany of accolades that includes being named the most successful female music artist in. I have read everything i have got related to diana. It shows what talent, hard work and great work ethic can make happen. In 1993, the guinness book of world records declared diana ross the most successful female music artist in history due to her success in the united states and the united kingdom for having more hits than any female artist in the charts with a total of 18 number one records in the united states. Official website of the boston symphony orchestra, inc. In 1993, the guinness book of world records declared her the most. The record book says that diana ross is the most successful female artist of all time, with over 70 hit singles to. You can find the list of diana ross 2021 tour dates on this site. Born and raised in detroit, michigan, ross rose to fame as the lead singer of the vocal group the supremes, which, during the 1960s, became motowns most successful act, and are the best charting female group in us history, as well as one of the worlds bestselling girl groups of all time. From her earliest moments of recording with one of the most memorable queries of them all, where did our love go. In 1993, the guinness book of world records declared diana ross the most successful female music artist in history due to her success in the united states and united kingdom for having more hits than any female artist in the charts with a career total of 70 hit singles. In 1993, the guinness book of world records declared her the most successful female music artist in history, due to her success in the united states and united kingdom for having more hits than any female artist in the charts, with a career total of 70 hit singles with her work. The legacy collection gives everyone a taste of why she is so special.
Born and raised in detroit, michigan, ross rose to fame as the lead singer of the vocal group the supremes, which, during the 1960s, became motowns most successful act, and are the best charting girl group in us history, as well as one of the worlds bestselling girl groups of all time. Diana ernestine earle ross is an american singer, actress, record producer and an occasional songwriter. Diana ross is an american singer and actress, who is one of the most successful recording artists with record sales exceeding 100 million copies. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. First original programme launched in the us called guinness world records primetime. She had spawned more hits songs in the charts compared to other female artist. In 1976, billboard magazine named diana the female entertainer of the century. Some of her major hits as a solo artist include the following. Diana ross, lead singer of the most popular girl group of the 1960s and later a consummate solo artist, has been in the public eye for over four. Diana ross with all her flaws the motown goddess of soul music exposed. Guiness book of world records 1974 by norris mcwhirter, ross mcwhirter a readable copy. Diana ross fast facts page marks diana ross web site.
In fact, the recording star and performer, diana ross, in 1993 was inducted in the guinness book of world records, as the most. Guiness book of world records 1974 by norris mcwhirter. When the name diana ross comes up it is so much more than supreme. In 1993, the guinness book of world records declared ross the most successful female music artist in history, due to her success in the united states and united kingdom for having more hits than any female artist in the charts, with a career total of 70 hit singles with her work with. Two marriages and three father to her five children. Diana ross, in full mahogany bloom, filming with anthony perkins in joan juliet buck, a former editor of french vogue, told constance white now editorinchief of essence for whites book style noir. In fact, the recording star and performer, diana ross, was named the most successful female performer of all time, with 70 career hit single records, by the guinness book of records.
We are the world which featured diana ross as a vocalist also won song of the year, record of the year, best music video, short form, and best pop performance by a duo or group with vocal in 1986. Oscar noms, grammys, lifetime achievement awards, two stars on the hollywood walk of fame, kennedy center honors, the presidential medal of freedom the highest honor that the prez can give an american civilian, 18 number one hits and album sales that make her the most successful female artist in history according to the guinness book of. Most successful female singer of all the time the guinness book of world records calls her the bestselling female singer. Guinness publishing limited opens office in new york, usa. According to marks diana ross website, one of diana ross many recognitions is that she is recognized by the guinness book of world records. Diana ross born diane ernestine earle ross is a twelvetime grammy and oscarnominated american singer, record producer and actress, whose musical. Ross was the first female solo artist to score six numberones. Diana also joined the cast of mahogany, and the wiz. Diana ross is a multi million selling artists who has won countless awards and rose to fame as the lead singer of 1960s group the supremes.
In late 1969 gordy announced that ross would be leaving the group for a solo career. Ross claimed that guard had touched her breast while frisking her as she had set off an airport metal detector. This book is not only a book about diana ross biography. A dozen numerical curiosities for diana rosss birthday. In 1993, the guinness book of world records declared diana ross the most successful female music artist in history. Born and raised in detroit, michigan, ross rose to fame as the lead singer of the vocal group the supremes, who during the 1960s became motowns most successful act, and are the bestcharting female group in us history, as well as one of the worlds bestselling girl groups of all time. In october 1993, diana ross was inducted in the guinness world records, as the most successful female music artist of all time in history, due to her success in the united states and united kingdom for having more hits than any female artist in the charts with a career total of 150 hits, singles and albums,with her work with the supremes and as a solo artist.
In 1993, the guinness book of world records declared diana ross the most successful female music artist in history with a total of 18 american numberone singles. Read any one of his motown books and you can see he genuinely worships the artists and the music that sprang from urban black america in the mid 20th century. I strongly recommend this book because its exciting. Motown records releases the album diana ross sings songs from the wiz recorded in 1978. Louder than wars eileen shapiro interviews the iconic diana ross. Born and raised in detroit, michigan, ross rose to fame as the lead singer of the vocal group the supremes, who during the 1960s became motowns most successful act. Diana ross is an american singer, actress, and record player who rose to fame. Billboard named her female entertainer of the century and in 1993, the guinness book of world records declared ross the most successful female music artist in history, having charted a total of 70 hit singles throughout her music career both with the supremes and as a solo artist. In 1983, she launched her collection of pantyhose known as diana ross ultra sheers. There are no words in the english language worthy of describing the remarkable person and career of one of the leading and most glamorous, epic goddesses that has ever graced the music industry. In october 1993, diana ross was inducted in the guinness world records, as the most successful female music artist of all time in history, due to her success in the united states and united kingdom for having more hits than any female artist in the charts with a career total of 150 hits, singles and albums,with her work with the supremes and as a.
Ross is one of the few recording artists to have two stars on the hollywood walk of fameone as a solo artist and the other as a member of the supremes. Diana ross height, weight, age, body statistics healthy. Diana ross is a consummate performer as well as one of the most iconic female singers of all time and one of the most prominent women in popular music history and pop culture of the late 20th century. A very surprised diana ross was shocked when she was named in michael jacksons will as back up guardian to the late singers 3 children, prince, paris and blanket in the. In 1993, the guinness book of world records named ross the most successful female music artist in history. In 1993, she was recognized as the most successful female singer of all time by the guinness book of world records. In britain, diana ross was recognized by the guinness book of world records as being the most successful female artist of all time with over 70 hit singles to date. I am sick and tired of people using diana ross as punching bag or a joke when she has opened doors for just about every female singer of all colors and it is long overdue that credit is given where credit is due. For those who love diana as i do, do not miss the opportunity to read it. In 1993, the guinness book of world declared ross the most. Ross is so successful that in 1993, the guinness book of world records declared her the most successful female music artists in history, due to her success in the united states and the united kingdom. Diana ross has sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
Diana ross famed and remarkable career spanning almost five decades has resulted with major awards and accolades and music history milestones. Diana ross born march 26, 1944 is an american singer, actress, and record producer. Lady mosley 17 june 1910 11 august 2003, born diana freemanmitford and usually known as diana mitford, was one of the mitford. With her friends mary wilson, florence ballard, and barbara martin, ross formed the primettes vocal quartet in 1959.
Named the most successful female music artist in history by the guinness book of world records 2007. If you factor in her work as the lead singer of the supremes in the 1960s, she may be the most successful. Ross as the most successful female entertainer in history, combining her solo success with her success with the supremes, and all her hits in the us, uk, and japan. In 1993, the guinness book of world records declared ross the most. Diana ross begins again the first performances as a part of her miniresidency, the essential diana ross. There truly aint no mountain high enough for diana ross, the. In 1993, the guinness book of world records declared her the most successful female music artist in history, due to her success in the united.