Album: Diana Ross by Diana Ross
Genre: soul

Description: After her separation from The Supremes, Diana Ross presented herself in a remarkably casual manner on the cover of her first solo album. Many had feared that she would only now appear in ritzy clubs, dressed up to the nines, and singing the childish little love songs of her early years, which had brought her the unflattering nickname "Princess of plastic pop." But no. The ego trip on record took her swiftly towards a punchy, broad-band sound which gave soul music of the '70s a new impetus. Despite this, the present album isn't just filled with racy numbers; there are <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Diana+Ross/Diana+Ross">Read more on Last.fm</a>.

Artist Background: Diana Ross (born March 26, 1944) is an American vocalist, recording artist, actress, and African-superstar-diva-legend. Ross has a soprano vocal range. Ross first rose to fame as a founding member and lead singer of the Motown group The Supremes during the 1960s. After leaving the group in 1970, Ross began a solo career that has included successful ventures into film and Broadway. She received a Best Actress Academy Award nomination for her role as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues (1972... Part of the Detroit, Michigan, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Donna Summer, The Supremes, Dionne Warwick, Chaka Khan

Music Scene: Part of the Detroit, Michigan, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: soul


After her separation from The Supremes, Diana Ross presented herself in a remarkably casual manner on the cover of her first solo album. Many had feared that she would only now appear in ritzy clubs, dressed up to the nines, and singing the childish little love songs of her early years, which had brought her the unflattering nickname "Princess of plastic pop." But no. The ego trip on record took her swiftly towards a punchy, broad-band sound which gave soul music of the '70s a new impetus. Despite this, the present album isn't just filled with racy numbers; there are…

Diana Ross

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