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During the past decade, Motown stars have been revitalized with anniversary specials, biographies, CD boxed sets, films, and reunions. Ribowsky (He's a Rebel: Phil Spector; Rock & Roll's Legendary Producer) explores the history of the Supremes from their beginnings in the Brewster projects in Detroit to their last show at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas. He presents a comprehensive look at the tumultuous relationships within the Supremes as well as among others at the Motown label. Verdict Much of the content-culled from autobiographies by Motown alumni, articles, and other critical works-feels like a rehashing. Still Ribowsky's original interviews with members from such other Motown acts, as the Temptations' Otis Williams and the Marvelettes' Katherine Anderson, and some Motown myth-debunking add a distinctive flavor.-Brian Sherman, McNeese State Univ. Lib., Lake Charles, LA Copyright 2009 Media Source Inc. Copyright 2009 Media Source Inc. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More