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          b. Velma Jean Terrell, 26th November 1944, Belzoni, Mississippi, U.S.A.

          Velma Jean Terrell was born in 1944 in Belzoni, Mississippi, and is best remembered for replacing Diana Ross as the lead singer of the Supremes in January 1970.

          Jean's brother is the former WBA heavyweight boxing champion, Ernie Terrell.

          Amongst other boxers, Ernie fought against Muhammad Ali.

          During her childhood, Jean departed Belzoni and relocated to Chicago.

          With her families encouragement, Jean began her singing career during the late 1960's and created a vocal family group called Ernie Terrell and the Heavyweights.

          At the age of 24, Berry Gordy saw her performing in a venue in Miami Beach, and recruited her as a replacement for Diana Ross within the Supremes.

          Before joining the group, Berry signed Jean as a solo artist allowing for a smooth transition into the Supremes ranks.

          The Supremes then comprised of Jean, Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong, although Diana did perform live shows, during the