Love”, and “River Deep, Mountain High” (with the Four Tops).
To this day Wilson continues to tour under the moniker of Mary
Wilson of The Original Supremes, and has performed for handfuls
of celebrities and politicians all over the world, including The
Clintons at The White House.
tell her amazing story. She still lectures to this day, her “Dare To
Dream” circuit including such organizations at American Cancer
Society, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, UNICEF and many more.
Wilson eventually put her story to print, becoming a best-selling
author with her autobiography, DreamGirl…My Life As A Supreme.
becoming one of the most successful rock and roll autobiographies
of all time.
The overwhelming success of that first book prompted Wilson
to pen its sequel, Supreme Faith…Someday We’ll Be Together.
Currently, The third book by Mary Wilson combines the first two
books with additional updated chapters.
Throughout her career, Mary Wilson has had the privilege
and pleasure of performing all over the world. Royalty requested
many of her performances with The Supremes, such as for Britain’s
had the prestigious honor of performing at the White House for the
Millennium Celebration as well as two inaugural dinners held in
President Bush’s honor.
In 1988, The Supremes were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall
of Fame, receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award,
which Wilson personally accepted. Seven years later, the Hall
launched an exhibit of the “Supremes” gowns for the museum’s
opening in Cleveland, Ohio called The Supremes Reflections:
The Mary Wilson Supreme Legacy Collection. Wilson had been
personally archiving the gowns for years. The Mary Wilson
Supreme Legacy Collection, including the Butterfly dresses worn
on their 1968 television special, is currently on tour in the United
Kingdom.
With a successful solo career – and new CD out this spring –
an equally successful literary career and her tireless humanitarian
efforts, Mary’s future couldn’t look brighter. She is living proof that
dreams really do come true!
For more on Mary Wilson, please visit www.marywilson.com.