 Happy Birthday wishes to Ms. Susaye Greene! May your coming year surprise you with the happiness of smiles, and the feeling of love. We hope you will find plenty of sweet memories to cherish forever! "Happy Birthday my dear Susaye! I love you dearly." - Scherrie Payne Wishing you many more to come! PHOTO 1 - THE SUPREMES 1977 (L-R) Mary Wilson, Susaye Greene & Scherrie Payne PHOTO 2 - FLOS 2017 (L-R) Joyce Vincent, Scherrie Payne & Susaye Greene PHOTO 3 - FLOS 40th Anniversary Celebration! (L-R) Lynda Laurence, Susaye, Scherrie & Joyce
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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 we are looking back to 2010 with Scherrie Payne, Lynda Laurence and Joyce Vincent. The Ladies performed at a private corporate event in Atlanta, GA. alongside Dennis Edward's TEMPTATIONS Revue and The Contours. #GreatMemories #FLOS40 #FormerLadiesOfTheSupremes  Former Ladies of THE SUPREMS & Dennis Edwards' TEMPTATIONS Revue 2010 (L-R) David Sea, Lynda Laurence, Chris Arnold, Scherrie Payne, Dennis Edwards, Joyce Vincent, Mike Pattillo & Paul Williams Jr.    (L-R) Lynda Laurence, Rick Gianatos, Scherrie Payne & Joyce Vincent It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and longtime collaborator, Rick Gianatos. Rick passed away on September 3, 2026, in Los Angeles, California, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Rick’s musical journey with the ladies began in the early 1980s, when he produced several 12-inch singles for Scherrie Payne’s solo career ("I'm Not In Love," & "One Night Only.". He later produced a re-recording of The Supremes’ classic hit, “Up the Ladder to the Roof,” featuring former Motown Supremes Cindy Birdsong, Scherrie Payne, and Lynda Laurence. This memorable project took place in 1985, before the formation of Former Ladies of The Supremes. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Rick worked closely with Ian Levine, producing many recordings for the UK-based Motorcity Records label. Among these projects were several recordings by Jean, Scherrie & Lynda of The Supremes. In 1994, Rick produced the first full Former Ladies of The Supremes studio album, "Supreme Voices," featuring Scherrie Payne, Lynda Laurence, and Sundray Tucker. Rick’s creative partnership with the ladies continued well into the new millennium. He collaborated with them both collectively and on individual projects. In 2006, he produced the dance track “Sisters United” for Former Ladies of The Supremes, featuring Scherrie Payne, Lynda Laurence, and Freddi Poole. He also later featured them on his "DreamGirls Dance Project "compilation CD. Rick remained dedicated to recording and producing Scherrie Payne as a solo artist, releasing dance remakes of “Crumbs Off the Table” and “Let Yourself Go,” as well as the singles “The Man That Got Away” and “Losing My Mind.” He also produced and released two full-length solo albums for Scherrie, "Vintage Scherrie Volumes 1 and 2." Throughout his career, Rick worked with countless artists. Among his most trusted and beloved collaborators were backing vocalists Joyce Vincent and Pam Vincent, whose unmistakable voices can be heard on most of Rick’s productions from the late 1980s through the final years of his life. All of the backing vocal arrangements were the creation of Pam Vincent. In July 2023, Rick brought the ladies together one last time, along with Pam Vincent, to record backing vocals on “Patience,” a song by Alonzo Starr, brother of the legendary Edwin Starr. This would become the final recording they made with Rick, making the session all the more special and meaningful. Rick will be deeply missed, but his legacy lives on through the incredible body of music he created and the many lives he touched along the way. His passion, talent, and dedication to his craft will continue to inspire generations of music lovers. The ladies send their love and heartfelt condolences to Rick’s family, friends, fans, and all those whose lives were enriched by his work around the world. "Thank you, Rick, for the music, the memories, and the friendship. As you always believed, may we continue to “Keep the Music Playing.” - Former Ladies of The Supremes Songs produced by Rick Gianatos
1. "I'm Not In Love" 1982 - Scherrie Payne's favorite Rick Gianatos production 2. "Somewhere Out There" 1994 Lynda Laurence's favorite Rick Gianatos production
#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 we are looking back to 1995 when former MOTOWN SUPREMES Scherrie Payne & Lynda Laurence were joined by Sundray Tucker.
Here's a rare shot of the Ladies performing on-stage in @1995 - wearing the outfits from the cover of their 1995 album "Supremely Yours," which was produced by Steve Weaver. This trio of FLOS recorded and performed together 1992-1996. #FormerLadiesOfTheSupremes #AuthenticallyKeepingTheLegacyAlive
When other companies talk about family, it's different. Motown really did become a family. Janie lived that every day of her 87 beautiful years.
To Janie’s family, and all who loved her — we hold you close. We love you, Janie. Thank you for the music and the love. With all our love, The Former Ladies of The Supremes #FLOSFRIDAY - Celebrating 40 years of "SUPREME EXCELLENCE" with the Former Ladies of The Supremes. Today we are looking back to the early 1990's with Scherrie Payne, Lynda Laurence & Jean Terrell. In this photo from our FLOS the Ladies are pictured with "THE ORIGINALS" and music producer Rick Gianatos. The 2 groups recorded several duets together including the Northern Soul Classic "Back By Popular Demand," plus "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher," and a cover of THE SUPREMES' & THE TEMPTATIONS 1968 classic "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me." (Standing L-R) Walter Gaines, Jean Terrell, Hank Dixon, Rick Gianatos, Lynda Laurence, CP Spencer, Scherrie Payne & Freddie Gorman. Front kneeling (unknown) This trio of FLOS performed and recorded together 1986-1993 #FormerLadiesOfTheSupremes #FLOS40 #AuthenticallyKeepingThe LegacyAlive  
Former Ladies of THE SUPREMES & THE ORIGINALS
1. "Back By Popular Demand" 2. "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" 3. "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher" |
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