Superstar. Diva. Household name. These are all tags that fit Diana Ross to a T. Motown lore is filled with stories of The Boss and how she grew up in the Brewster Projects, studied at Cass Tech and worked at Hudson's after school. Hers is the ultimate rags to riches story.
As the highly charismatic lead singer of the '60s girl group The Supremes, Diana was one of the first African American woman of the television era to be considered synonomous with the word "glamorous". Her achievements include several Grammy nominations, platinum and gold record sales and an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Billie Holiday in the motion picture Lady Sings the Blues. Her other acting credits include Mahogany and The Wiz.
Her star has shined for a span covering five decades. The mother of five is truly an American icon. Three thumbs up to, Diana Ross, the most famous member of the Cass Tech Hall of Fame.
Update (02/05/08):Diana has demonstrated that she is a survivor, recently making a comeback after battling an addiction to alcohol and prescription drugs. Her recently released CD, I Love You, has received rave reviews. She has made the publicity rounds on behalf of her latest work, including an impressive appearance on Inside the Actors Studio and a concert near her native Detroit.
In December 2007, Ms. Ross received the Kennedy Center Honors with tributes from Terrence Howard and Smokey Robinson and performances by Ciara and Yolanda Adams among others. See the video below.
For photos of Diana in the 1962 yearbook, click here
