*** 2008 News ***
December 7, 2008 - Coming in
February 2009, "The Supremes - Let Yourself Go: The Complete 70's
Albums V.2"
December 6, 2008 - New
"Ultimate Motown" Box Set! Release date, December 6, 2008.
MORE HERE
December 5, 2008 -
NOW
That’s What I Call Motown is the latest release from the hugely successful
NOW That’s What I Call Music! series, which has collectively scanned over 70
million units in the U.S. over the last decade. The album will be released
on CD and digitally on January 13, 2009. NOW That’s What I Call Motown
features 25 of the most beloved, timeless classics, R&B and soul tracks from
some of the greatest music artists of all-time, with its release marking the
legendary label’s 50th anniversary since Berry Gordy established the
original “Hitsville U.S.A.” at 2648 West Brand Boulevard in his hometown of
Detroit. The Collection includes "Stop In The Name of Love" and "You Keep Me
Hangin' On" by The Supremes, plus Stevie Wonders' classic "Signed, Sealed,
Delivered (I'm Yours)" which features Lynda Laurence prominently in the
background!
November 17, 2008 - Respected
author and Motown historian, Sharon Davis has returned to "Blues and Soul"
to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Motown Records. Her column
"Motown Tracking" can be found at
www.bluesandsoul.com. Her current article features information on
Scherrie Payne and Lynda Laurence, plus fellow former Supreme Mary Wilson's
Supremes' Gowns Collection. Check it out!
(HERE)
November
4, 2008 - Happy Birthday to
the wonderful, beautiful and talented Ms. Scherrie Payne!
October
4, 2008 -
From The Heart of Lynda Laurence.
Dearest Friends,
Once Again I am awed by your generosity and kindness.
There are so many wonderful kind and caring people in the Motown family, as
well as outside of it.
I wish to Thank You all for your caring concern and giving spirit.
I also want to give a special THANKS! to my partner of twenty two and half
years...Scherrie Payne. Who has been a beckon of light and a pillar of
strength for me during this most difficult time in my life. She was
one of the first there after the fire and she has never stopped trying her
best to help and I mean helping in every way possible. I will be forever grateful to her for her kind and loving
spirit. We are not only business partners but....true sisters! I love
You Scherrie.
I would remiss if I didn't Thank our assistant and close friend Eric
Iversen. He has tirelessly been there for our group for years and he
never, ever complains. He too was there after the fire along with
Scherrie, and he tried his best to save my gowns, and anything else he
could. He and his wonderful family have become an extended part of
mine! I will be forever grateful to you too Eric. All My Love!
To all of the others I say THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! As I
continue in the healing process, I am humbled by your benevolent gifts and
words of encouragement.
Again...I say "Thank You!"
Love,
Lynda Laurence
October 3, 2008 - See What "Baby Love" can do......MORE HERE
October 2, 2008 - The FLOS depart for Portugal, then off to Finland. Bon Voyage Ladies!
September 20, 2008 - From the Heart of Lynda Laurence.
Hello My Dear Friends and Family,
I wish to thank each and every one who shared their heartfelt feelings, with me during this very difficult time.
I know that all of you gave from your hearts. I have received a veritable shower; yes a downpour of sympathy, love, encouragement, and so many Prayers. All of which, made this daunting trial a little easier to bear.
It is most certainly not over, in fact, I have just begun the long road back to recovery. But I am strengthened by Jehovah God’s Holy Spirit and your many kind words, thoughts and deeds. Please know that I will be forever grateful for the “Love” you have shown me.
As the healing process begins, I know that you have played and integral part of it and for this…
I TRULY THANK YOU ALL
With Sincerity & Love,
Lynda Laurence
September 19, 2008 - Interview with Ms. Joyce Vincent, Formerly of Tony Orlando & Dawn CLICK HERE
September 13, 2008 - A fantastic new interview with the lovely Scherrie Payne. CLICK HERE
September 12, 2008 - A very "Happy Birthday!" to Ms. Freddi Poole!
September, 2008 - The FLOS embark on their annual tour of Japan. While in Japan the Ladies performed in Roppongi , Ginza, and Shinjuku. The ladies had a wonderful time and are looking forward to returning to Japan!
July 14, 2008 -
Scherrie Payne, Freddi Poole and Joyce Vincent (filling in for Lynda
Laurence) perform at a private function in Southern California.
July 1, 2008 -
Scherrie Payne, Freddi Poole and Joyce Vincent performed to a very
enthusiastic audience in the UK, who were on their feet dancing the entire
show! Joyce Vincent, Formerly of
Tony Orlando & Dawn, filled in for Lynda Laurence. Long time fan and
friend Jim Saphin joined the Ladies on-stage and sang lead on The
Supremes' 1968 classic "Love Child." Thank-You Jim for supplying the
lovely photos. PS- You can see Jim's performance with the Ladies on
YouTube. CLICK
HERE
. 
(
PHOTO 1) Joyce Vincent, Scherrie Payne & Freddi Poole backstage before their show.(PHOTO 2) The Ladies pose proudly with Jim Saphin
(PHOTO3) On-Stage performing "Love Child" with Jim Saphin
July 1, 2008 - From the Heart of Scherrie Payne
One of the world's greatest gospel voices has been silenced. But, Mr. Tucker's voice will forever remain in our hearts. You can physically take away the music but you can't take away the song. His message and passion for God's music will be etched in our memories and throughout eternity. He was a great singer, performer, husband and dad. And, he had a great sense of humor. I always loved hearing stories about him from his daughters, Lynda and Sundray. And, they loved telling them. They were so proud of their father. He was a wonderful man who deeply loved God, first, and then, his family. His legacy will live on and on. He was loved, admired and respected by so many around the world. There shall never be another like him. He was one of a kind; unique and special. He and the beautiful Mrs. Tucker celebrated 63 years of marriage. What a tremendous and sacred blessing! May Jehovah God rest his soul until the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Love,
Scherrie Payne
Formerly of The Supremes
One of the world's greatest gospel voices has been silenced. But, Mr. Tucker's voice will forever remain in our hearts. You can physically take away the music but you can't take away the song. His message and passion for God's music will be etched in our memories and throughout eternity. He was a great singer, performer, husband and dad. And, he had a great sense of humor. I always loved hearing stories about him from his daughters, Lynda and Sundray. And, they loved telling them. They were so proud of their father. He was a wonderful man who deeply loved God, first, and then, his family. His legacy will live on and on. He was loved, admired and respected by so many around the world. There shall never be another like him. He was one of a kind; unique and special. He and the beautiful Mrs. Tucker celebrated 63 years of marriage. What a tremendous and sacred blessing! May Jehovah God rest his soul until the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Love,
Scherrie Payne
Formerly of The Supremes
Our Love & Prayers to The Tucker Family
June 26, 2008 - Our condolences go out to Lynda Laurence and The Tucker family in the passing of her father, Mr. Ira Tucker Sr. of the Legendary Dixie Hummingbirds, one of the greatest gospel singers of all time. If you would like to send letters of condolence you can send them via this site and they will be delivered to Ms. Laurence and the Tucker family. Our Love & Prayers are with them at this time of sorrow.
Memorial Service for
Mr. Ira Tucker will be Wednesday, July 2nd 2008
The Viewing - 9:00 - 11:00am
The Service - 11:00am
The Met
858 North Broad Street
Philadelphia PA
19123
858 North Broad Street
Philadelphia PA
19123
The Viewing - 9:00 - 11:00am
The Service - 11:00am
February 2008 - The FLOS perform in Holland, Croatia and Italy.
February 16, 2008
- The FLOS perform in
Zagreb, Croatia (See photo to the right)
February 13, 2008
- The FLOS, Scherrie Payne & Lynda Laurence,
perform at fashion week in Milan Italy. Scherrie, Lynda, and Freddi
were honored to be part of the excitement of Fashion week.
February 5, 2008 Hi
there everyone, I hope 2008 will prove to be a great
year for all! Did you know I have a Grandson? Yes, I have a Grandson, his
name is Trevor Ira Lawrence II, we call him T2 for short (as his Aunt Sundray
nicknamed him) and, he plays the drums! I always knew that my son, Trevor, Jr. was going to be a drummer, but he's more than a drummer, he's a really fine musician. He also plays keyboard, some bass and he is a very good writer and producer too. In fact he is producing the new CD for Scherrie & I. I knew when he was quite young that he would be a drummer, but he is a great drummer and his roster includes…. Mariah Carey, JLO & Marc Anthony, Snoop Dog, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys and of course The FLOS! These are just a few of the artist that he has performed with.
I am very proud of his upcoming feature article in Modern Drummer Magazine. He along with my precious Grandson, T2, will grace the pages of that most prestigious magazine. Am I Proud or what? Especially of the baby, as he is not even 2 years old!!! He is playing with all his heart. He is a born drummer. I know that he too will perform with the best as well very soon it seems. It is not very often one can have a double blessing, with Son and Grandson, but since I do I wanted to share with you. Stay Healthy & Happy!
Love Always,
Lynda Laurence
Formerly of The Supremes
January 18, 2008- Lynda Laurence on-stage with Diana Ross at the Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Photos courtesy of Rich Yacovelli. Thanks Rich!
Lynda Laurence & Diana Ross on-stage January 13, 2008
January 16, 2008-
From the desk of Lynda Laurence:
Hello Everyone, Well...here we are in a new year! Boy...2007 went so fast, at least it did for me, maybe that's because the FLOS worked non-stop last year! We hope to continue at that pace this year!!!
Thanks to you our Fans & Friends for your continued support and loyalty. It means so much to us.
Last year we traveled to some very great locations too: Malaysia, Monte Carlo and Japan were on the top of my list of special places to work.
We also had tragedy during the year, but nevertheless we rallied. During one of those personal tragedies, we enlisted the assistance of the wonderful Joyce Vincent, formerly of Tony Orlando & Dawn to accompany us to Japan. When we called her, we had less than 24 hours to prepare. Joyce proved that her professionalism is still intact as she made the trip with us. I must say that filling in on such short notice was remarkable and I for one will always be grateful to her. The shows in Japan went so well that we were called back again in the same year. We worked hard and enjoyed every minute of it! That was great!!! So Big Kudos to Joyce Vincent we truly appreciate it.
As Always, we look forward to a very good new year. It has already started off with a bang! Let me explain, while visiting my family, my cousin mentioned that Diana Ross was performing in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Right away she purchased 2 tickets, as she is a devout fan of Diana's. She invited me to accompany her to the show. So, out into the the rain I went to the Hotel Borgata, the newest hotel in Atlantic City which is simply gorgeous. The room where Diana performed was large yet very intimate. Of course, Miss Ross was in tip top shape, physically and vocally. She looked so spectacular in a white fully encrusted gown! She was breathtaking. As you can see I too am a fan of Miss Ross. As the show went on, and after her 4th costume change, I new the show was coming to an end. So I went to the front of the stage and said to the security guard, "My name is....." He stopped me and said, "I know who you are, come stand here." The "here" was right in front of the stage. I stood there dancing and clapping my hands. It was then that I heard my name being called by some very ardent fans. So I turned to speak with
them.
Diana looked down and said, "Go girl! Dance!" Then she stopped and looked and said, "Hey...you want to come and sing with us? Do you want to sing with us?" I said, "sure." After all I would not turn down a chance to sing with The Diva herself! So the security personnel took me to the stage and Diana graciously introduced me. She said, "Ladies and gentlemen, Former Lady of The Supremes, Ms. Lynda Laurence." Then giving me the microphone, she said, "You go girl," and so I did. I sang "I Will Survive." When I had sung about 16 bars (this is appropriate) I gave the mic back to her. She said goodnight to the audience then gave the mic back to me and left the stage! So I closed the show singing with the band and her backing singers! It was spectacular!!!
Because of the tour in 2000, I remembered the arrangement so it was really fun. I took a bow and left the stage.
Before I knew it, the loyal fans converged on me and I signed autographs and took pictures for about 30 minutes. Even afterward in the restaurant I received applause as I walked in. It was a "Supreme" night!
So if this is the start of the new year and what it can bring, let's hope it goes on and on this way!
This year, 2008 marks the 22nd year for the The FLOS as a group. We plan to make it more exciting than ever too!
Stay Tuned and "Keep The Music Playing."
Love Always
Lynda Laurence
Formerly of The Supremes
From the desk of Lynda Laurence:
Hello Everyone, Well...here we are in a new year! Boy...2007 went so fast, at least it did for me, maybe that's because the FLOS worked non-stop last year! We hope to continue at that pace this year!!!
Thanks to you our Fans & Friends for your continued support and loyalty. It means so much to us.
Last year we traveled to some very great locations too: Malaysia, Monte Carlo and Japan were on the top of my list of special places to work.
We also had tragedy during the year, but nevertheless we rallied. During one of those personal tragedies, we enlisted the assistance of the wonderful Joyce Vincent, formerly of Tony Orlando & Dawn to accompany us to Japan. When we called her, we had less than 24 hours to prepare. Joyce proved that her professionalism is still intact as she made the trip with us. I must say that filling in on such short notice was remarkable and I for one will always be grateful to her. The shows in Japan went so well that we were called back again in the same year. We worked hard and enjoyed every minute of it! That was great!!! So Big Kudos to Joyce Vincent we truly appreciate it.
As Always, we look forward to a very good new year. It has already started off with a bang! Let me explain, while visiting my family, my cousin mentioned that Diana Ross was performing in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Right away she purchased 2 tickets, as she is a devout fan of Diana's. She invited me to accompany her to the show. So, out into the the rain I went to the Hotel Borgata, the newest hotel in Atlantic City which is simply gorgeous. The room where Diana performed was large yet very intimate. Of course, Miss Ross was in tip top shape, physically and vocally. She looked so spectacular in a white fully encrusted gown! She was breathtaking. As you can see I too am a fan of Miss Ross. As the show went on, and after her 4th costume change, I new the show was coming to an end. So I went to the front of the stage and said to the security guard, "My name is....." He stopped me and said, "I know who you are, come stand here." The "here" was right in front of the stage. I stood there dancing and clapping my hands. It was then that I heard my name being called by some very ardent fans. So I turned to speak with
them.
Diana looked down and said, "Go girl! Dance!" Then she stopped and looked and said, "Hey...you want to come and sing with us? Do you want to sing with us?" I said, "sure." After all I would not turn down a chance to sing with The Diva herself! So the security personnel took me to the stage and Diana graciously introduced me. She said, "Ladies and gentlemen, Former Lady of The Supremes, Ms. Lynda Laurence." Then giving me the microphone, she said, "You go girl," and so I did. I sang "I Will Survive." When I had sung about 16 bars (this is appropriate) I gave the mic back to her. She said goodnight to the audience then gave the mic back to me and left the stage! So I closed the show singing with the band and her backing singers! It was spectacular!!!
Because of the tour in 2000, I remembered the arrangement so it was really fun. I took a bow and left the stage.
Before I knew it, the loyal fans converged on me and I signed autographs and took pictures for about 30 minutes. Even afterward in the restaurant I received applause as I walked in. It was a "Supreme" night!
So if this is the start of the new year and what it can bring, let's hope it goes on and on this way!
This year, 2008 marks the 22nd year for the The FLOS as a group. We plan to make it more exciting than ever too!
Stay Tuned and "Keep The Music Playing."
Love Always
Lynda Laurence
Formerly of The Supremes
*** 2007 News ***
December 2007- The FLOS perform at a private corporate event in Pittsburgh, PA.
November, 2007- Lynda Laurence is featured in "A Touch of Classic Soul" magazine. http://www.myspace.com/touchofclassicsoul
November 8, 2007-
The FLOS in the Malaysian News:On Nov 8, two former members of The Supremes and soul singer Freddi Poole will be performing here to launch the Stylo KL Fashion Festival in support of the Malaysian AIDS Foundation. "Payne and Laurence will be joined by Freddi Poole, a fabulous soul singer, for the launch party of Stylo KL Fashion Festival appropriately called The Dreamgirls. We believe these ladies will cast the same magic that had Motown and the world spellbound!" says Nancy Yeoh, Stylo KL Fashion Festival president. The Fashion Festival will be held in March 2008 at The Pavilion in the week leading to Formula One. This show by The Former Supremes in November is for one night only. Laurence and Payne will be dressed by British India, made up by Giorgio Armani Beauty and coifed by L'Oreal Professional. "The evening will also feature a unique fashion presentation by leading Malaysian designers and international labels to interpret their versions of The Dreamgirls to the accompaniment of amazing Motown classics – a unique evening of nostalgia where fashion rocks!" Yeoh adds.
(PHOTO) Scherrie & Lynda, THE FLOS with Malaysian Royalty, Tuanju Nu Zahurah, Nancy Yeoh, Freddi Poole and internationally acclaimed shoe designer Jimmy Choo.
November 4, 2007- Happy Birthday Ms. Scherrie Payne!
October, 2007- Scherrie Payne is featurd in "A Touch of Classic Soul" magazine. http://www.myspace.com/touchofclassicsoul
September 12, 2007- Happy Birthday Ms. Freddi Poole!
September 12, 2007- The FLOS perform at a private event in Southern California.
June, 2007- The FLOS, perform in Austria, Turkey, Monaco, and Spain!
May 19, 2007-
The FLOS and The Temptations
Review feat Damon Harris perform in Vienna, Austria.
May, 2007-
The FLOS,
proudly pose with Freddi Poole and long time fans & friends Tony
Williams and Jim Saphin.
April, 2007- The FLOS were preparing for their Japanese tour when Freddi's mother
passed away. Obviously Freddi could not make the trip. So, with time
ticking Scherrie and Lynda asked Joyce Vincent, formerly of Tony Orlando
and Dawn if she would like to step in temporarily for this tour. As you
know, Joyce sang back-up for the Ladies during their 20th Anniversary
Show and a few other gigs as well. Joyce had very little time to
rehearse - but, being a pro, she stepped right in and did a wonderful
job as Lynda & Scherrie reported. The audiences were very enthusiastic.
Lynda supplied the following photos for all to enjoy! A big THANK
YOU to Joyce Vincent for filling in for our fabulous Freddi. Freddi
has since rejoined Scherrie & Lynda!
March 19, 2007- "The DreamGirls
Dance Project" CD featuring Scherrie Payne, Lynda Laurence and Freddi
Poole is now available at www.amazon.co.uk/ Order
Yours today! February 23, 2007 - DreamGirls
Dance Project NEWS: The UK release date
is March 19th 2007 on the Pickwick
label. It will also be available at www.perfectbeat.com
and other outlets as an import! The DreamGirls Dance Project
CD features The FLOS on the title track "DreamGirls,"
plus Scherrie Payne's solo "One Night Only," and Lynda Laurence's
solo "I Am Changing!" Click here
for audio samples!
February 4, 2007-
Congratulations! to Ira Tucker Sr. of The Legendary
Dixie Hummingbirds for his 2007 Grammy nomination for Best Traditional
Gospel Album titled "Still Keeping It Real." Ira Tucker Sr.
is the father of Ms. Lynda Laurence.
February 4, 2007-
Scherrie Payne and Freddi Poole went into the studio with
producer Rick Gianatos and laid down vocals on the upcoming
DreamGirls Dance Project CD. Next up... Lynda Laurence will
add her vocals!
February 3, 2007-
For those who prefer a hard copy over an internet download, Scherrie
Payne's "One Night Only 2007" is now available as a CD single .
It can be purchased at. 
www.perfectbeat.com
www.cdbaby.com
Medium Rare Records (Available in store & phone orders!)
2310 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 255-7273
January 20, 2007-
Scherrie Payne debuts her "One Night Only" CD Single at the
Avalon Club (formerly the Hollywood Palace) with the help of former
members of Dawn (Pam Vincent and Joyce Vincent) on back up vocals!
Click here
to view the video!
Scherrie Payne performs "One Night Only"
Scherrie Payne poses with Pam and Joyce after her performance.
January 14, 2007-
"If My Friends Could See Me Now" Returns to Los Angeles
as "One Night Only," with a special solo performance by Ms.
Scherrie Payne. More
information here.
January 7, 2007-
Now available
for download!
Now available
for download!
"One Night Only"
The remix EP by Scherrie Payne.
The remix EP by Scherrie Payne.
From the forthcoming CD, “Dreamgirls
Dance Project” where the real life Dream Girls unite! Features
the background vocals of Cindy Birdsong, Pat Hodges and Edna
Wright. Check out the official site at www.dreamgirlsdanceproject.com.
This 8 track remix EP includes 2007 Retrolicious remixes
produced and arranged by Yiannis
Elia for Outstanding Productions and mixed and Engineered by
Guido Osorio for G. Two O Industries. As an added treat, you can
also get the original 1984 remixe by Rick
Gianatos!
Purchase Here!
January 1, 2007- Happy New Year!
***2006
News***
December
16, 2006- THE FLOS perform in Malaysia.
December 8, 2006- The FLOS in Atlanta, Georgia! The Captain Planet Foundation Presents The 12th Annual X-MAS Party to Save the Planet Starring The FLOS.
(Photo 1 & 2) The FLOS on stage at the 12th annual X-Mas Party.
(Photo 3) Freddi, Lynda, and Scherrie with Ted Turner at the Captain Planet Foundation's X-Mas Party.
December 8, 2006- The FLOS in Atlanta, Georgia! The Captain Planet Foundation Presents The 12th Annual X-MAS Party to Save the Planet Starring The FLOS.
(Photo 1 & 2) The FLOS on stage at the 12th annual X-Mas Party.
(Photo 3) Freddi, Lynda, and Scherrie with Ted Turner at the Captain Planet Foundation's X-Mas Party.
December
8, 2006- The FLOS appear on "Good
Morning Atlanta" and perform "Stop! In The Name of Love," as depicted
in the photo below. Also appearing on the show that morning
was actor Charles S. Dutton, who happily posed for a photo with the
Ladies.
December
1, 2006- Now available, "The Supremes This
Is The Story: The 70s Albums Vol. 1 - 1970-1973" featuring
the talents of Jean Terrell, Mary Wilson, Cindy Birdsong and
Lynda Laurence. This newly released collection binges back
into print the long unavailable original five albums recorded by
the 1970-1973 Supremes: "Right On," "New Ways, But Love Stays," "Touch,"
"Floy Joy," and "Produced And Arranged By Jimmy Webb," plus many
unreleased recordings. This collection is a must have for
all Supremes fans! PURCHASE
YOURS TODAY! It should be noted that this is the
first official release of The Jimmy Webb LP in it's entirety,
featuring our very own Ms. Lynda Laurence as one of The Supremes!December 1, 2006- The FLOS. appear in Berlin, Germany.
November
8, 2006 - Reflections of the
way life used to be..........
The FLOS, Looking back on 20 years of "SUPREME" Excellence! Diana Ross visits The FLOS at the Las Vegas Hilton July 25, 1998. (PHOTOS HERE)
The FLOS, Looking back on 20 years of "SUPREME" Excellence! Diana Ross visits The FLOS at the Las Vegas Hilton July 25, 1998. (PHOTOS HERE)
October 26, 2006- The FLOS perform at a private corporate event in San Diego,
California.
October 20, 2006- The FLOS appear at a private event in Cleveland, Ohio.
October 18, 2006- The FLOS in Sydney Australia. (Photos part 2)
CLICK
HERE
October 16, 2006- The FLOS in Melbourne Australia. (Photos part 2)
CLICK HERE
October 16, 2006- The FLOS in Melbourne Australia. (Photos part 1)
CLICK
HERE
October
16, 2006- When not performing as The FLOS, the Ladies
perform solo shows. Freddi Poole performed a special
solo set Saturday October, 16th in Encino, CA.
The following photos show Freddi before she hit the stage,
and with her fan Steve.
October
16, 2006- When not performing as The FLOS, the Ladies
perform solo shows. Freddi Poole performed a special
solo set Saturday October, 16th in Encino, CA.
The following photos show Freddi before she hit the stage,
and with her fan Steve.
September 9, 2006 - To all of our Fans and Friends,
Hello all, we trust you are all doing well. As you may or may not know, we are on our way to Australia! This is the first time The FLOS have traveled there, and how excited we are as it coincides with our 20th Anniversary! We would like to send our heartfelt condolences to all of our Aussie friends who lost an admirable personality namely...Steve Irwin. We too share in the sadness of losing such a likable, personable and courageous individual who truly lived his life in the pursuit of animal preservation. Australia as well as the rest of the world has lost a brave all around great guy. He will be sorely missed by all. We also wish to send our love to his wife and darling children.
Sincerely,
FLOS
Hello all, we trust you are all doing well. As you may or may not know, we are on our way to Australia! This is the first time The FLOS have traveled there, and how excited we are as it coincides with our 20th Anniversary! We would like to send our heartfelt condolences to all of our Aussie friends who lost an admirable personality namely...Steve Irwin. We too share in the sadness of losing such a likable, personable and courageous individual who truly lived his life in the pursuit of animal preservation. Australia as well as the rest of the world has lost a brave all around great guy. He will be sorely missed by all. We also wish to send our love to his wife and darling children.
Sincerely,
FLOS
1. Melbourne: Thursday, September 14th 2006
"A Celebration of Life" Annual Gala Ball 2006.
Proudly supporting the Neonatal Unit at The Royal Children's Hospital
At the Palladium at Crown Towers, Southgate Victoria.
An exclusive Black Tie dinner event
Hosted by Mr. John Deeks
Tickets Strictly Limited
2. Sydney: Saturday, September 23rd 2006
At The Capitol Theatre, Haymarket, NSW
Tickets Only: Premium $90/ A Reserve $66.90
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au & The Capitol Theatre Box Office
September 3, 2006- "Supreme Beings" With The FLOS about to perform in Sydney, Peter Hackney speaks with group member Lynda Laurence (Click Here)
August 30, 2006- Photos from Freddi Poole's performance at "The Sunset Junction Street Fair." CLICK HERE
August
27, 2006- The Sunset Junction Street Fair loves The FLOS! The
Ladies performed on the Edgecliff stage in 2003,
2004, and 2005. Our very own Scherrie Payne performed
a special solo set on the same stage in 2001 and 2002. Now
in 2006 the street fair is presenting the fantastic third member
of FLOS, Ms. Freddi Poole. Freddi is set to perform a
high energy solo set for the adoring Sunset Junction audience!
She will share the stage with Nona Hendrix, and Richard Street's
Temptations revue. Hope to see you all there! More info here. www.sunsetjunction.org
August 18, 2006- Scherrie Payne, formerly of The Supremes is interviewed by John Burfitt for the Sydney Star Observer. Scherrie talks about The Supremes, The FLOS new single, "Sisters United (We're Taking Control) and the trio's upcoming Australian performances and much more. Read the full article here
August 16, 2006-Photos from The FLOS 20th Anniversary Celebration & Tribute to The Supremes -- (Part Four of Four) - "The After Party." Photos Here
August 15, 2006-Photos from The FLOS' 20th Anniversary Celebration & Tribute to The Supremes -- (Part Three of Four) - "The Supremes Tribute." Photos Here
August 14, 2006- Photos from The FLOS' 20th Anniversary Celebration & Tribute to The Supremes -- (Part Two of Four) - "The Performance." Photos Here
August 9, 2006- Photos from The FLOS' 20th Anniversary Celebration & Tribute to The Supremes -- (Part One of Four) - "The Ladies Arrive on the Red Carpet." Photos Here
"Sisters United (Were Taking Control) #2 on www.perfectbeat.com!!
July 31, 2006- The new single "Sisters United (Were Taking Control)" is now available at www.perfectbeat.com by CD single and digital download.
FLOS'
20th Anniversary Celebration
& Tribute to The Supremes
Tickets available Saturday July 1, 2006 at www.ticketweb.com
July
29, 2006 - You are cordially invited
to help us celebrate
The FLOS' 20th
Anniversary Celebration & Tribute to The Supremes.
. To commemorate The Ladies 20th anniversary,
a special 20th anniversary performance &
tribute to The Supremes has been planned in Hollywood, CA
at the famed "Fonda Theater @ The Music Box." The
Ladies will perform a special show on Saturday, July
29th. This special celebration will include many
surprises............you won't want to miss this one!!!!!
More
details
. See you there!!!
Purchase tickets here!
July 2, 2006 - New CD single by The FLOS' "Sisters United (Were Taking Control)." Release will be through Audio freaks/Ministry of Sound, eta early July, with the U.S.A. 20th Anniversary special edition release in conjunction with the July 29th show in Hollywood CA. More information will be available soon!
June 24, 2006 - Reflections of the way life used to be..........
FLOS Celebrating 20 years of "SUPREME" Excellence! The FLOS introduce their new member Ms. Freddi Poole (photos here)
June 23, 2006 - The FLOS perform in Kalkar, Germany with Richard Street's Temptations Revue and The Three Degrees, in an outdoor concert billed as a "Midsummer Motown Night." Scherrie, Lynda and Freddi always have a great time performing with their friends, and have promised to share photos from the performance. More Photos
June
2006- The FLOS will be performing in Germany at the
beginning of this month, and again at the end of the
month. The Ladies will be performing at many
of the World Cup Soccer events.
May
21, 2006- I believe
in the power of prayer. I have been praying for Mary as
I truly love her. I am in the deepest of prayer for
her, and I know she is in God's loving hands and will get
through this. I remember a few years ago when
I had a medical scare that required surgery. Out of concern
for me, Mary called and wished me well. Thanks to God and his
miracle working powers the scare disappeared. Throughout
the years I have admired Mary for her tenacity, her devotion
to The Supremes and her career. She is a fantastic performer
and I know she will be back on that stage soon. I look forward
to it too! Won't you please keep Mary in your prayers
as I am keeping her in mine.
With deep love,
Scherrie Payne
May
20, 2006- It is always difficult when you hear that
someone you know has taken ill. It is my
hope that Mary Wilson will make a full and speedy
recovery from the heart attack she suffered on Tuesday.
It is of course a shock to me, as well as everyone
else that this has happened. We truly wish her well.
With Supreme Love,
Lynda Laurence
May 15, 2006 - Reflections of the way life used to be..........
Looking back with The FLOS (Scherrie Payne, Lynda Laurence, & Sundray Tucker) 1993-1996 (photos here)
"Sisters United (Were Taking Control) Online Premiere"
July 13, 2006 -
Here's what you all have been
waiting for............ The online premiere
of The FLOS' new single "Sisters United (Were Taking
Control)." The new single includes exciting
dance remixes, and a bonus track "Love And Happiness."
Click here for audio
samples. "Sisters United" is sure
to set the dance floor on fire!July 2, 2006 - New CD single by The FLOS' "Sisters United (Were Taking Control)." Release will be through Audio freaks/Ministry of Sound, eta early July, with the U.S.A. 20th Anniversary special edition release in conjunction with the July 29th show in Hollywood CA. More information will be available soon!
June 24, 2006 - Reflections of the way life used to be..........
FLOS Celebrating 20 years of "SUPREME" Excellence! The FLOS introduce their new member Ms. Freddi Poole (photos here)
June 23, 2006 - The FLOS perform in Kalkar, Germany with Richard Street's Temptations Revue and The Three Degrees, in an outdoor concert billed as a "Midsummer Motown Night." Scherrie, Lynda and Freddi always have a great time performing with their friends, and have promised to share photos from the performance. More Photos
From the heart
of Scherrie Payne
With deep love,
Scherrie Payne
From the heart
of Lynda Laurence
With Supreme Love,
Lynda Laurence
May 15, 2006 - Reflections of the way life used to be..........
Looking back with The FLOS (Scherrie Payne, Lynda Laurence, & Sundray Tucker) 1993-1996 (photos here)
April
23, 2006 For
all of the Northern California fans here is your
opportunity to meet the lovely Miss Scherrie
Payne! She will be signing classic CD reissues
(e.g. The 70's Supremes Anthology.) She will
also be promoting The Former Ladies of The Supremes' forthcoming single "Sisters United (Were
Taking Control)" at Medium Rare Records in San Francisco at
2:00 PM.
Medium Rare Records2310 Market Street
San Francisco, CA
415-255-7273 phone
2:00 P.M.
April 19, 2006- Please note
The 20th Anniversary event has been Postponed/Rescheduled.
The FLOS' 20th Anniversary event, which was scheduled for May 20th (see below) has been rescheduled. The new date has not been confirmed, but will be announced shortly. In order for the 20th Anniversary event to be the extravaganza it deserves more time was needed. This show will be unlike any other....Lots of surprises!!!!!
May 20/21, 2006- Celebrate The FLOS' 20th Anniversary on
the 20th of May!!! To commemorate The Ladies 20th anniversary,
a special 20th anniversary performance
and celebration has been planned in Hollywood,
California at the famed "Fonda Theater @ The Music
Box." The Ladies will perform Saturday,
May 20th and Sunday, May 21st. The special celebration
will include many surprises............you won't
want to miss this!!!!! More details and ticket
information will be available soon. See you
there!!!
March 30, 2006- Soon to be published from
respected author Sharon Davis, "Chinwaggin
(The Classic Soul Interviews)." "Chinwaggin"
is a collection of her classic interviews from Soul/R&B
legends including The Four Tops, Patti Labelle, Smokey
Robinson, Edwin Starr, The Temptations, Mary Wells, Diana
Ross, Cindy Birdsong, The FLOS, Lionel Ritchie, Martha Reeves, and many
more. Sharon has informed us that The FLOS' interview took place February 1990 with Jean Terrell,
Scherrie Payne and Lynda Laurence. The book includes numerous
individual photos and a group photo of the Ladies. The
Ladies talk about their trio, the history of the Supremes, and more.
The book can be ordered by email to SharonDsbook@aol.com and will
be available through Amazon.com shortly.
Order yours today!
March 9-15, 2006- The FLOS are featured in
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder newspaper.
The full article can be found here. A special thank you to the writer, Charles Hallman for writing such a great article.
The full article can be found here. A special thank you to the writer, Charles Hallman for writing such a great article.
March 13, 2006- Reflections
of the way life used to be..........
Looking back with The FLOS (Jean Terrell, Scherrie Payne, & Lynda Laurence) 1986-1992 (photos here)
March 10, 2006- Our very own Lynda Laurence is not only known for being a formerly of The Supremes, but she is also well known as one of Stevie Wonder's background vocalists. She is featured on his hit Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours, which Ford Motor Company is currently using in their national radio and TV commercials. You go Lynda!!!!!
Looking back with The FLOS (Jean Terrell, Scherrie Payne, & Lynda Laurence) 1986-1992 (photos here)
March 10, 2006- Our very own Lynda Laurence is not only known for being a formerly of The Supremes, but she is also well known as one of Stevie Wonder's background vocalists. She is featured on his hit Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours, which Ford Motor Company is currently using in their national radio and TV commercials. You go Lynda!!!!!
February 13, 2006-
Photos from the "Motown Music
Fest" in Detroit, Michigan. (photos
here)
February
4, 2006- The FLOS will appear at the Motown
Music Fest in Detroit Michigan. The Ladies will appear alongside
other Motown legends including The
Four Tops, The Miracles, The Contours, Brenda
Holloway, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas,
Freda Payne and more! Performing on
the same stage with the Motown Legends will be Jamie
Foxx, John Legend, and rapper Nelly!
Motown Music Fest Links
* Link 1
* Link 2
* Link 3
Motown Music Fest Links
* Link 1
* Link 2
* Link 3
January 6, 2006-
Congratulations
Scherrie Payne and Lynda Laurence on
20 years of "SUPREME" excellence!
2006 marks the 20th Anniversary of The FLOS. During this year-long celebration, Scherrie and Lynda will be forthcoming with photos from their private collections as well as contributing commentary from the past 20 years. Here is just a partial list of some of the events planned: In addition to live performances around the world, the Ladies are currently in the studio recording new material, and are in the planning stages of special 20th Anniversary Celebration Event that is bound to be grand (more details will be available soon).
2006 marks the 20th Anniversary of The FLOS. During this year-long celebration, Scherrie and Lynda will be forthcoming with photos from their private collections as well as contributing commentary from the past 20 years. Here is just a partial list of some of the events planned: In addition to live performances around the world, the Ladies are currently in the studio recording new material, and are in the planning stages of special 20th Anniversary Celebration Event that is bound to be grand (more details will be available soon).
December
21, 2005- The Ladies go into the studio with producer Rick
Gianatos to complete a new FLOS' track titled
"Sisters United (We're Taking Control)." "Sisters United"
is a power house dance track that is guaranteed to make you get
up and dance!
(PHOTOS
HERE)
December
15, 2005- FLOS perform
at a private corporate event in London, UK.
December 15, 2005- Happy Birthday wishes to former Supreme Miss Cindy Birdsong! We Love you Cindy!
December 5, 2005- Scherrie Payne performed at the "Back To The 70's Disco Ball." The Disco Ball is a major fundraiser to help support the ongoing work of Minority AIDS Project. (photos here)
November
6, 2005-
Scherrie Payne goes into the
studio with producer Rick Gianatos and
records her vocals on a new FLOS' track
titled "Sisters United (We're Taking Control)."
November
4, 2005-
Happy Birthday to the wonderful
and beautiful Miss Scherrie Payne.
Ocotber
30, 2005- Released
in 2005 is a DVD entitled the
Dick Cavett Show Rock Icons, featuring
Stevie Wonder singing his signature song Signed,
Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours). The
clip is dated August 11, 1970. Backing Stevie
is the first ever TV performance of The Third Generation,
later renamed Wonderlove. The clip
features soon to be Supremes member Lynda Laurence,
her sister Sundray Tucker and Terry Hendricks.
This DVD is a must for all Supremes/Lynda
Laurence/Stevie Wonder fans. Pick up a copy
today!
Stevie Wonder and The Third
Generation:
(Left to Right) Sundray Tucker, Terry Hendricks and Lynda Laurence
(Left to Right) Sundray Tucker, Terry Hendricks and Lynda Laurence
October
12, 2005- Lynda
Laurence is interviewed
by Fred Bronson of Billboard magazine for the forthcoming
Supremes Box set titled "The Jean Terrell
Years." Release date to be announced soon.
October
1, 2005- The FLOS performed
in Chicago at the
Lynn Sage Cancer Research foundation fundraiser.
The Ladies appeared alongside Frankie
Avalon and Elsbeary Hobbs' Drifters.
September 22, 2005- Scherrie, Lynda, and Freddi travel to San Remo Italy, the capitol town of the Italian Riviera , and appeared on one of Italy's major television programs. They performed "Stop In The Name of Love'" and "You Can't Hurry Love" to an extremely enthusiastic and appreciative audience.
The FLOS pose with their bouquets of flowers in San Remo Italy
((Photos courtesy of Scherrie Payne)
September
18, 2005- The FLOS performed
at a private event in the Malibu Hills of Sunny Southern
California. The performance was an outdoor show
complete with sunshine and the ocean breeze.
( photos can be seen
in The Ladies' Yahoo Group)
September
3, 2005- The FLOS
perform at "THE LAREN JAZZ FESTIVAL."
August
27, 2005-
The FLOS performed at the "Sunset Junction Street
Fair" in Hollywood, CA. They
appeared with Freda Payne and Richard Street's
Temptations revue. Fans came from Cincinnati,
Boston, Las Vegas, San Francisco, England and Holland
to see the ladies. Scherrie, Lynda and Freddi debuted
their new opening number "Hold On I'm Comin'," and the
audience loved it! They also performed many of the 60s and
70s Supremes hits, plus their anthem "How Do You Keep The
Music Playing." This was the ladies' third year at the amazing
Street Fair and they had a blast!!!
More photos
here
August 13, 2005- Scherrie Payne, Lynda Laurence and Freddi Poole, The FLOS perform at "The Rimpelrock Festival" in Belgium, to an estimated audience of 40,000 people.
August 11, 2005- FLOS are featured in the U.K. newspaper "Hastings Today."
August 8, 2005
Hello everyone.
I had a truly wonderful day this past Tuesday when I was blessed with the company of three of my dearest friends, Scherrie, Lynda and Freddi.
The Ladies visited me at my home in East Sussex, England during their current UK tour. It was a beautiful sunny day and the ladies looked as beautiful
as ever. We had drinks and took many photos on the cliff top. My home faces the ocean and was a perfect setting. We all went to dinner later and ate at a 300
year old English pub. We then proceeded onto the venue at Camber Sands and watched the show together with my good friend, Jonathan Lovett. The Ladies
were pure magic as usual. They performed to a huge crowd including many teenagers who got straight up on the floor and danced to the 60's and 70's Supremes' hits! After the show we sipped champagne with the ladies and reminisced on a truly wonderful day. One that I will treasure for ever.
Sincerely,
Jim Saphin. (UK)
July/Aug 2005 U.K. Tour Schedule "Pontins Resorts"
July 24, 2005- The FLOS begin a two week tour of the U.K. Some of the Ladies' stops include Manchester, Hastings, Bristol, & London.
July 11, 2005- Click the following links to view beautiful photos and a great video of the ladies performing "You Keep Me Hangin' On" at The Umbria Jazz festival in Italy July 7, 2005. A big thank you to FLOS fan Edward, for finding these fabulous links! Former Supreme Diana Ross appeared at the same venue the following night! Photos of Diana Ross can be found by clicking here.
Summer 2005- The Ladies have a hectic summer schedule performing all over the world. Some of their stops include Italy, Spain, U.K., Belgium, Hollywood, CA. And much, much more...........
August 13, 2005- Scherrie Payne, Lynda Laurence and Freddi Poole, The FLOS perform at "The Rimpelrock Festival" in Belgium, to an estimated audience of 40,000 people.
August 11, 2005- FLOS are featured in the U.K. newspaper "Hastings Today."
August 8, 2005
Hello everyone.
I had a truly wonderful day this past Tuesday when I was blessed with the company of three of my dearest friends, Scherrie, Lynda and Freddi.
The Ladies visited me at my home in East Sussex, England during their current UK tour. It was a beautiful sunny day and the ladies looked as beautiful
as ever. We had drinks and took many photos on the cliff top. My home faces the ocean and was a perfect setting. We all went to dinner later and ate at a 300
year old English pub. We then proceeded onto the venue at Camber Sands and watched the show together with my good friend, Jonathan Lovett. The Ladies
were pure magic as usual. They performed to a huge crowd including many teenagers who got straight up on the floor and danced to the 60's and 70's Supremes' hits! After the show we sipped champagne with the ladies and reminisced on a truly wonderful day. One that I will treasure for ever.
Sincerely,
Jim Saphin. (UK)
July/Aug 2005 U.K. Tour Schedule "Pontins Resorts"
7/26/2005 Blackpool
7/27/2005 Southport
7/28/2005 Prestatyn
7/30/2005 Club Tropicana Skeggy
7/31/2005 Pakefield
8/01/2005 Hemsby
8/02/2005 Camber Sands
8/03/2005 Brean Sands
8/06/2005 London (Charity Event)
7/27/2005 Southport
7/28/2005 Prestatyn
7/30/2005 Club Tropicana Skeggy
7/31/2005 Pakefield
8/01/2005 Hemsby
8/02/2005 Camber Sands
8/03/2005 Brean Sands
8/06/2005 London (Charity Event)
July 24, 2005- The FLOS begin a two week tour of the U.K. Some of the Ladies' stops include Manchester, Hastings, Bristol, & London.
July 11, 2005- Click the following links to view beautiful photos and a great video of the ladies performing "You Keep Me Hangin' On" at The Umbria Jazz festival in Italy July 7, 2005. A big thank you to FLOS fan Edward, for finding these fabulous links! Former Supreme Diana Ross appeared at the same venue the following night! Photos of Diana Ross can be found by clicking here.
Summer 2005- The Ladies have a hectic summer schedule performing all over the world. Some of their stops include Italy, Spain, U.K., Belgium, Hollywood, CA. And much, much more...........
July
9, 2005- The
FLOS perform
in Budapest.
July
7, 2005
- The FLOS perform in Italy.
July 6, 2005- The Last Supreme, Susaye Greene will soon be releasing her second solo album titled "Brave New Shoes." Check out her web site www.supremextreme.com for more details, and to hear clips. Congratulations Susaye we are very proud of you and wish you the most success!
July 6, 2005- The Last Supreme, Susaye Greene will soon be releasing her second solo album titled "Brave New Shoes." Check out her web site www.supremextreme.com for more details, and to hear clips. Congratulations Susaye we are very proud of you and wish you the most success!
July
1, 2005
-A letter from Lynda
Laurence.
Dear Fans & Friends,
As I sit here today I am extremely saddened by the passing of Luther Vandross and Obie of The Four Tops. Although they both were seriously ill, it is still a hard blow when you loose two of the world's celebrated talents on the same day. July 1, 2005 will not soon be forgotten. I was shopping when I received a phone call from my son Trevor, who is in Philly to play with Stevie Wonder on the Live 8 Concert on Saturday July 2nd. His voice is already low but when I heard him speak he said " Mother everything changes, Luther died today." At that moment I became weak, for you see, it was Wednesday of this week that Eric Iversen gave Scherrie and me a beautiful photo of who? Luther and the two of us! This photo was taken on the night he came to see us at Madison Square Garden and the smile on our faces was because he had just told me "Miss Lynda you sang that song "Up The Ladder To The Roof." Can you imagine how I felt, that Luther Vandross himself said that to me? My smile on the photo says it all! Luther was and still is one of the greatest singers, yes..a smooth crooner of our time! To say that he will be missed is an understatement. For many years to come as the new generations come and go his name will be indelibly imprinted at the top of the list that reads..."GREATEST SINGERS OF ALL TIME."
Later that same day I received another call, again from my son Trevor, again hesitant to tell me the sad news... but knowing he had to he said "Mother, I hate to be the bearer of more sad news...but..." Then I stopped him and said "Obie?"..he said "Yeah" So I just sat back on the sofa and became very pensive and tried to remember Obie. Obie was the Top that always had a smile on his face when he worked. He LOVED what he did. It showed every time he performed! He had a certain charismatic movement that captured your attention and although not the lead singer of the group he was the energy in the back up that kept the Four Tops "The Four Tops." Another one of the Four Tops is gone now but never forgotten. His mark is S
Dear Fans & Friends,
As I sit here today I am extremely saddened by the passing of Luther Vandross and Obie of The Four Tops. Although they both were seriously ill, it is still a hard blow when you loose two of the world's celebrated talents on the same day. July 1, 2005 will not soon be forgotten. I was shopping when I received a phone call from my son Trevor, who is in Philly to play with Stevie Wonder on the Live 8 Concert on Saturday July 2nd. His voice is already low but when I heard him speak he said " Mother everything changes, Luther died today." At that moment I became weak, for you see, it was Wednesday of this week that Eric Iversen gave Scherrie and me a beautiful photo of who? Luther and the two of us! This photo was taken on the night he came to see us at Madison Square Garden and the smile on our faces was because he had just told me "Miss Lynda you sang that song "Up The Ladder To The Roof." Can you imagine how I felt, that Luther Vandross himself said that to me? My smile on the photo says it all! Luther was and still is one of the greatest singers, yes..a smooth crooner of our time! To say that he will be missed is an understatement. For many years to come as the new generations come and go his name will be indelibly imprinted at the top of the list that reads..."GREATEST SINGERS OF ALL TIME."
Later that same day I received another call, again from my son Trevor, again hesitant to tell me the sad news... but knowing he had to he said "Mother, I hate to be the bearer of more sad news...but..." Then I stopped him and said "Obie?"..he said "Yeah" So I just sat back on the sofa and became very pensive and tried to remember Obie. Obie was the Top that always had a smile on his face when he worked. He LOVED what he did. It showed every time he performed! He had a certain charismatic movement that captured your attention and although not the lead singer of the group he was the energy in the back up that kept the Four Tops "The Four Tops." Another one of the Four Tops is gone now but never forgotten. His mark is S