Why Did Jean Terrell Leave The Supremes? The Untold Story

In 1973, Jean Terrell and [The Supremes][lead singer] [undisclosed][reasons][decided] to leave [Motown] [record label] . The group wanted to pursue other [musical opportunities]. [Motown] [record label] [founder] [Berry Gordy] [owned] [the name] [The Supremes] , so Terrell and Laurence could not continue using it. [The two women] [needed] to find a new label to release music under.

Jean Terrell had joined [The Supremes] in 1967. She was the first [African American][woman] to [headline][Las Vegas] , which was a significant accomplishment at the time. The group continued to release hit songs after her arrival, such as “Love Child” and “Reflections.”

Terrell’s decision to leave [The Supremes] was a [difficult] one. She loved the group, but she also felt it was time for her to move on. She wanted to pursue a [solo career]. This decision was [supported] by [The Supremes][co-founder] [Mary Wilson] . Wilson had already begun to make her own [solo recordings].

The two decided to form a new group, [The Supremes II]. They continued to tour and record, but they were never able to achieve the same level of success as the original [The Supremes]. They disbanded in 1977.

Terrell continued to have a successful [solo career] , releasing several albums and touring worldwide.