 (L-R) Jonathan Weitz, Scherrie Payne, Lynda Laurence, Miguel Herrera, Kevin Norwood & Joyce Vincent. (2015) At The Supremes' exhibition at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, CA. Hello Everyone - Just a quick note: Whenever we walk onto the stage for a show the excitement starts to build, and in that moment we are determined to give the very best performance we can. For me there is something extra special about looking into the audience and seeing two of our most loyal Los Angeles based fans, Kevin Norwood and Jonathan Weitz. They are always there — front row or first table — and what’s so amazing is that I can spot them right away… even without my glasses! Ha! Seeing their smiling faces instantly makes me feel relaxed, happy and truly ready to perform. When I walked onto the stage at the Catalina on May 19th 2026 and saw them sitting there enjoying the music it honestly felt like a warm hug. They know these songs by heart, and yet after so many performances they still listen with so much joy and love. That means more to me than words can say. I just wanted to express how much their support touches my heart. So this is for you Kevin & Jonathan — thank you for being such loyal fans and for continuing to share this musical journey with us. I hope you’ll always keep loving this music, and as I always say…“Keep The Music Playing.” Love Always, Lynda Laurence
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STEVE WEAVER: "That was a fun shoot! So here’s why I put them in Gold… I was in Bangkok, Thailand and I saw some fabulous earrings (Lynda is wearing them so zoom in and take a look). I bought three pairs (obviously) and it inspired me to make them identical gold suits and corsets. Fortunately, they were over in the UK touring for about eight weeks and on the nights we were off the road, I was beavering away making the outfits. I wanted to shoot them against a dark background to make the look ‘pop’ and it worked. But they never wore the outfits onstage because they didn’t have enough freedom for the choreography (especially arm movements) so they hung in a closet at my house for years and I eventually disposed of them when I moved. They did lots of poses in them at the shoot (I photographed them). Not my favourite set of uniforms I made for them but hey, it was yet another different look. When I look at these photos and think back about how much fun the four of us had on the road (and the nights off we just chilled and talked and laughed, and laughed, I realise now just how lucky I was. Oh, so why aren’t Scherrie & Freddi wearing their matching earrings? Because they forgot to bring them to the shoot - LOL!!!! - Steve Weaver 2026 Scherrie Payne & Lynda Laurence, Former Ladies of THE SUPREMES with Joyce Vincent - May 19th 2026. Scherrie, Lynda and Joyce were special celebrity guests as the La Voix Studio's "Legendary Groups" showcase fundraiser. The Ladies opened with THE SUPREMES' 1967 classic "The Happening," then performed a medley of SUPREMES' hits including "Stop In The Name of Love," "Where Did Our Love Go?," and "Baby Love." 2026 marks the 40th Anniversary of The Former Ladies of The Supremes! FUN FACT: The Motown Supremes performed/recorded together 1961-1977 (16 years.) The FLOS have recorded/performed together over double that time! (1986-2026) These ladies are "Authentically keeping the legacy alive!"
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 #FLOSFriday - On Friday's we celebrate the 40 year history and legacy of The Former Ladies of The Supremes, we call it FLOS Friday! Today were are looking back to 1987 with Scherrie Payne, Lynda Laurence and Jean Terrell, when the Ladies' first single "We're Back," on the Superstar International label was released. "We're Back" featured guest vocalist Ali-Ollie Woodson, formerly of THE TEMPTATIONS. This vintage poster is from the Paul Porcelli collection. Thank you Paul for sharing this! PS- Did you notice the misspelled/incorrect names? Jean Turrell & Lynda Lawrence Tucker! LOL!!!! FUN FACT: The Former Ladies of THE SUPREMES have been active (1986-2026) - more than twice the length of time The Supremes were originally signed to Motown records (January 1961 - June 1977.) And the Former Ladies of The Supremes are still going strong! Performing worldwide and recording new material!
The line-up featured Lynda Laurence, who joined The Supremes in 1971, alongside Scherrie Payne, who became lead singer in 1973, together with Lynda’s sister Sundray Tucker, also known to many Northern Soul fans as Cindy Scott (I Love You Baby.) The chemistry between this trio captures both the elegance and unmistakable spirit of the legendary Motown sound while bringing a fresh energy uniquely their own.
This 21-track collection pays tribute to the extraordinary songwriting legacy of the celebrated Holland–Dozier–Holland team, whose compositions helped define the sound of Motown during its golden era. Opening appropriately with the classic “Reflections,” the album journeys through a selection of timeless HDH hits that became synonymous with The Supremes and the Motown phenomenon itself. Adding further historical significance to the project, the collection also includes two re-recorded Scherrie Payne-fronted Supremes disco hits from the late-1970s reunion between Eddie and Brian Holland and The Supremes in 1976/7, when the legendary writer/producers returned to Motown to collaborate with the trio on The Supremes' final two studio albums for Motown. Among the album’s many highlights are alternative lead vocal versions of seven major hits, making this release particularly special for collectors and long-time Supremes devotees, offering listeners a rare opportunity to hear familiar classics interpreted from a fresh perspective. The release arrives at a particularly meaningful moment for the Former Ladies of The Supremes, who celebrate an extraordinary milestone anniversary this July — 40 remarkable years of entertaining audiences around the world. In an astonishing achievement, the group’s longevity has now exceeded by more than double the length of time The Supremes were signed to Motown Records. Their dedication to preserving and celebrating the music’s enduring legacy has also earned praise from Diana Ross herself, who famously stated that Scherrie Payne and Lynda Laurence’s group “authentically keep the legacy alive” — an accolade the ladies continue to uphold with enormous pride and distinction." #FLOS40 - Steve Weaver |
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