Saturday, March 29th 2025 - Barnsdall Gallery Theater in Hollywood, CA. "A Lady in Waiting" written by Scherrie Payne and produced by Donald Welch. The SOLD OUT show was attended by Scherrie's singing partners Lynda Laurence and Joyce Vincent. There were also many notable celebrities in the house including Telma Hopkins, Brenda Holloway, Freda Payne, Jonelle R. Allen, Tammi Mac, Vernee Watson, and many more! "A Lady In Waiting" is the story of a woman on death row for the murder of her husband. The audience was enthralled with the story and all the twists and turns, so many surprises! Scherrie is such a talented writer, the actors were amazing - all under the talented producer Donald Welch.
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Friday, March 28th 2025- Scherrie Payne, Lynda Laurence & Joyce Vincent at AMP Rehearsal Studio in North Hollywood, CA. The ladies are always adding new songs to their show, and updating their choreography with slick new moves. There will be a few NEW surprises at their upcoming show at The Catalina Jazz Club, plus The Supremes' greatest hits! SEE YOU THERE!   CLICK THE THUMBNAIL IMAGES ABOVE TO VIEW THE FULL SIZED PHOTOS.
On Friday's we celebrate the history and legacy of The Former Ladies of The Supremes, we call it #FLOSFRIDAY. Today we are looking back to January 25th 2000 with Scherrie Payne, Susaye Greene and Joyce Vincent. This trio of F.L.O.S. performed together December 2017 - February 2024. This photo was taken backstage after the ladies' performance at the "Legends of Soul" weekender in Skegness, U.K. - pictured with Steven Collazo of "ODDYSSEY. Steven is the son of original lead singer, the late Lillian Lopez.) #GreatMemories #FormerLadiesOfTheSupremes Authentically Keeping the legacy alive!  (L-R) Scherrie Payne, Susaye Greene, Steven Collazo & Joyce Vincent. Backstage at The "Legends of Soul" weekender in Skegness, U.K. with the lead singer of ODDYSSEY, Steven Collazo (son of original lead singer the late Lillian Lopez.) "Of course I love this photo! This was taken when we took my very talented son (Trevor Lawrence) to Japan as our (Former Ladies of The Supremes') drummer. I believe he was 18 years old at the time (early 1990's.) I could not have been prouder of him. He grew up on our music and he got to work with us. Talk about a proud Mother!!!" - Lynda Laurence  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend David Kramlick. David was a dedicated member of the F.L.O.S. team, having run the Former Ladies of The Supremes’ fan club from 1997 to 2004. During his time in this role, David worked tirelessly to keep fans worldwide informed about the activities and projects of the Supreme ladies. With the advent of the internet, the traditional printed fan club newsmagazines became outdated. Fans were now able to connect with the ladies through their website and social media platforms. Despite the disbandment of the printed fan club news letters, David remained actively involved in supporting the ladies' career and championing their legacy behind the scenes. His commitment and love for The Supremes, and their fans will always be remembered. David’s contribution to the FL.O.S. and the connections he fostered will be missed deeply. Our love, sympathy and condolences to David's family and friends. We love you David  From The heart of Lynda LaurenceIn Memory of David Kramlick, from the heart of Lynda Laurence.
It is never easy to lose a colleague, but when that colleague is also a friend, it is especially hard. David was both, and he filled both roles with such dedication and grace. He was the backbone of our fan club newsletter 1997—2004 no, he was the newsletter. Every piece of information, every picture that graced its pages, was carefully curated and crafted by him. David loved what he did, and he was exceptionally good at it. Although David never sought the spotlight, he was always there, working tirelessly in the background. He was a stickler for detail, ensuring our fan club newsletter was not only up-to-date but also delivered on time to our fans worldwide. And, let’s not forget—he could type faster than anyone I knew! Yes, that was his niche. But when things transitioned to the internet, it was a bit too much exposure for David. He preferred the quiet, behind-the-scenes space where he could truly shine. Nevertheless, David remained an unwavering member of the F.L.O.S. team. He was always there, ready to lend a hand with whatever was needed. He loved our group, our team members, and the many fans who had the privilege of experiencing his witty words, sense of humor, encyclopedic knowledge of The Supremes' history, and, above all, his steadfast loyalty. David Kramlick will be missed—he is missed— but he will never be forgotten. I will forever cherish our friendship and hold it close to my heart. There will always be a smile on my face when I think of him. I could never thank David enough for everything he contributed to our group and to me personally. He fought for us, lifted us up when we needed it, and always championed us. My heartfelt and deepest condolences go out to his family. If Scherrie and I are "Supreme sisters," then David Kramlick was our "Supreme brother." Your friend always, Lynda Laurence  55 years ago today, Jean Terrell was on the cover of Soul Newspaper! March 9th 1970 "The Freaky tale of how Jean Terrell replaced Diana Ross as a Supreme." On January 14th 1970 Diana Ross performed her final farewell performance with The Supremes, at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas. At the end of the performances the ladies were presented with roses, gifts and congratulatory praises. Jean Terrell was brought onstage, and introduced by Diana Ross as the new lead singer of The Supremes. The first single featuring Jean as the Lead singer was "Up The Ladder To The Roof," which reached #10 0n Billboard's hot 100 USA charts.
 
Scherrie Payne & Joyce Vincent with HONEY CONE (L-R) Shelly Clark-White, Wendy Smith-Brune & Kathy Merrick.
On Sunday, March 2nd 2025 Scherrie Payne and Joyce Vincent went to the Catalina Jazz Cub in Hollywood to see "Honey Cone." Lynda Laurence was unable to attend due to a previously scheduled event. The trio today features original member Shelly Clark-White with Wendy Smith Brune and Kathy Merrick. The Ladies put on an AMAZING, HIGH ENERGY show full of Honey Cone hits, soulful ballads and a few tributes to their favorite artists. When Honey Cone comes to your hometown check them out, they are FABULOUS!
FUN FACTS..... -Did you know that Honey Cone and Scherrie's former group "The Glass House" were on the same record label? Invictus records, in Detroit Michigan. Scherrie Payne and Shelly Clark have known each other since the late 1960's. - Joyce Vincent also recorded at Invictus records. Joyce Vincent, Pam Vincent (Joyce's sister) and Telma Hopkins were the in-house background singers at Invictus before joining Tony Orlando & Dawn. |
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