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+ | '''Betty McGlown-Travis''', born Betty Mcglown, was born in 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, and was one of the founding members of the Primettes, later the Supremes. In 1959, 16 year old Betty began dating Primes member, later The Temptation, Paul Williams. Since she was a blooming singer herself, and since [[Florence Ballard]], was already singing at venues and talent shows with The Primes, it was decided that there would be a girl group spin-off, The Primettes. Melton Jenkins recruted [[Florence Ballard]] who asked [[Mary Wilson]], who then asked [[Berry Gordy|Diana Ross]].With their guitarist, Marvin Tarplin, they auditioned for [[Lupine Records|Berry Gordy]], although impressed by their vocal talent, he turned them down, because he believed they were too young, and told them to finish school then come back. The Primettes then went to a small record label in Detroit, [[Tears of Sorrow|Lupine Records]]. While at Lupine, they recorded [[Pretty Baby|Tears of Sorrow]], and [[Pretty Baby]] Some even say that Betty isn't even on these songs. Betty Never got a chancce to sing lead in the studio, but she did on stage in talent shows, parties, etc. She Also sang backing vocals along with the other Primettes for [[Eddie Floyd]]. After the release of the record, Betty left the group to concentrate on her new marrige, and she was replaced by local youth [[Barbara Martin]]. |
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| Betty Mcglown | |
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Born |
1943 |
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Origin |
Detroit, Michigan |
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Genre |
R&B, Doo-Wop |
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Occupation(s) |
Singer (Retired) |
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Instrument(s) |
Vocals |
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Years Active |
1959-1960 |
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Label(s) |
Lupine Records |
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Associated acts |
The Primes, Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, Eddie Floyd |
Betty McGlown-Travis, born Betty Mcglown, was born in 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, and was one of the founding members of the Primettes, later the Supremes. In 1959, 16 year old Betty began dating Primes member, later The Temptation, Paul Williams. Since she was a blooming singer herself, and since Florence Ballard, was already singing at venues and talent shows with The Primes, it was decided that there would be a girl group spin-off, The Primettes. Melton Jenkins recruted Florence Ballard who asked Mary Wilson, who then asked Diana Ross.With their guitarist, Marvin Tarplin, they auditioned for Berry Gordy, although impressed by their vocal talent, he turned them down, because he believed they were too young, and told them to finish school then come back. The Primettes then went to a small record label in Detroit, Lupine Records. While at Lupine, they recorded Tears of Sorrow, and Pretty Baby Some even say that Betty isn't even on these songs. Betty Never got a chancce to sing lead in the studio, but she did on stage in talent shows, parties, etc. She Also sang backing vocals along with the other Primettes for Eddie Floyd. After the release of the record, Betty left the group to concentrate on her new marrige, and she was replaced by local youth Barbara Martin.