“Come with me, and we shall run across the sky, and illuminate the night. Oh, I will try and guide you to better times and brighter days!” From “Up The Ladder To The Roof” by The Supremes. We–Mary Wilson and Mark Bego–have been friends for 44 years and counting. We have written books together, had…
Mary Wilson’s 1979 Disco Hit Receives a 2021 Remix, and It’s “Red Hot!”
Mark Bego here: “I remember dancing to Mary Wilson’s 1979 disco hit ‘Red Hot’ on the dance floor of Studio 54 that same year. What a great memory that was! I am still mourning Mary’s passing, but I am happy to announce a brilliant new remix of ‘Red Hot’ that has just been released. It…
Kentucky Derby Memories of Mary Wilson
Happy Kentucky Derby Day everyone. I am happy that the race is running, but sad that I don’t have Mary Wilson to share it with. So, to commemorate it, I placed Derby bets in her honor. Here is a toast to Mary, and wonderful memories of her! –Mark Bego
Mark Bego Interviewed on Robert Miller’s Podcast “Follow Your Dream” Discussing Music, Books, and Mary Wilson
Musician and podcast host Robert Miller recently interviewed Mark Bego regarding his book career, celebrities, and Mary Wilson. You can go to it via this link. Hope you enjoy it! https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/episodes/mark-bego-worlds-leading-rock-and-roll-biographer
“Mary Wilson” 1979 Solo Album Released Digitally
From Mark Bego: “At long last, Mary Wilson’s 1979 solo Motown album, and several bonus tracks are available for download to the public. Not an hour goes by that I don’t think about Mary. She was so amazingly talented. Check out this excellent article from ‘The Detriot News.’” Fortunately, there is more great solo music…
Mary Wilson, “Eat Like a Rock Star” and Mark Bego Get Rave Review as Tribute to Mary
Markos Papadatos of “Digital Journal” just gave a new rave review to the cookbook “Eat Like a Rock Star.” It is a tribute to Mary Wilson. The book was originally released in 2017 in hard cover, and in 2020 as a paperback. It spent several weeks in the Top Ten in both editions, peaking at…
Mary Wilson saluted on The Grammy Awards Tonight
In a memorial segment of “The Grammy Awards” tonight, there was a salute to all of the talented people who have passed in the last year. Sadly but proudly, Mary Wilson was one of them. In the salute Mary joined Little Richard, Bonnie Pointer, Chick Corea, Kenny Rogers, and so many more we have lost…
Mary Wilson’s 1979 Solo Motown Album to Be Released for Download With Bonus Tracks
During my last conversation with Mary Wilson in February, one of the the things she was the most excited about was the fact that her 1979 album–“Mary Wilson”–was finally due to be released for download, with bonus tracks. It will be out on April 16, 2021. See the link below for details.
Markos Papadatos reviews “Supreme Glamour” in Digital Journal
In honor of what would have been Mary Wilson’s 77th birthday, March 6, 2021, Markos Papadatos has reviewed “Supreme Glamour” by Mary Wilson and Mark Bego. Link below. http://www.digitaljournal.com/entertainment/entertainment/review-supreme-glamour-by-mary-wilson-and-mark-bego-is-a-glorious-book/article/586385
“Supreme Glamour” Hits Number One in Amazon for the Second Time
Due to the media coverage over Mary Wilson’s passing, the curiosity in her life peaked again, and the book, “Supreme Glamour” by Mary Wilson and Mark Bego, hit Number One on one of Amazon’s best-seller lists two years since last hitting Number One. At the same time, “Supreme Glamour” logged in at Number Six on…
Tributes and Memorials to Mary Wilson are Being Planned For Her March 6 Birthday
On Saturday, March 6–which would have been Mary Wilson’s 77th Birthday–several of her friends and co-workers will be gathering together on Zoom for a two-hour salute to everyone’s favorite Supreme. The roster includes members of The Four Tops, The Vandellas, The Miracles, as well as Freda and Scherrie Payne. Universal Music’s Andy Skurow will be…
Mary Wilson & Mark Bego 