Singer,
writer, entertainer and founder of The Supremes Mary Wilson comes to the
Suncoast Showroom January 17 and 18.
While
growing up in Detroit’s Brewster Projects, Wilson befriended Florence Ballard,
Betty McGlown and Diana Ross at age 13. The quartet later formed a singing
group, The Primettes. Wilson, Ballard and Ross were signed to Motown Records
and became known as The Supremes.
The
Supremes were nominated for a Grammy Award in 1965 and 1966, garnering an
unprecedented 12 #1 hits, including four in a row – “Where Did Our Love Go,”
“Baby Love,” “Stop, In The Name Of Love” and “Back in My Arms Again.” In 1977,
Wilson released her first solo album, “Mary Wilson,” which yielded the dance
hit “Red Hot.” In 1992, Wilson released
her first album in 13 years, “Walk the Line,” which included the single “One
Night With You.”
Wilson
became a best-selling author with her autobiography, “Dreamgirl... My Life As A
Supreme.” The book has sold more than 250,000 copies in hardback, becoming one
of the most successful rock and roll autobiographies of all time.
Wilson
created a traveling exhibit of 70 gowns worn by The Supremes throughout the
years and can be seen on tour at countless cities across the United States. The
exhibit is currently being housed at the African American Museum in
Philadelphia.
Showtime
each evening is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available from $15.95, plus tax and fees.
Tickets can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming box office, by calling
702.636.7075, or visiting www.suncoastcasino.com.
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