Half a century ago, the legendary "Girl Groups" of the ‘50s and ‘60s left their stamp on rock-and-roll; now, commemorative stamps honoring the best will cement their place in music history.

The stamps—which will pay tribute to 12 of the most famous "Girl Groups"—will be unveiled in a ceremony at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum on Thursday, August 22, 2002. The event will feature more than 25 of the members of the legendary groups being honored, including: The Supremes, The Chantels, The Cookies, The Crystals, The Dixie Cups, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, The Marvelettes, Patti LaBelle and The Bluebelles, The Ronettes, The Shirelles, The Velvelettes, and, of course, THE ANGELS.

The ceremony will be a featured part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s year-long celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Rock and Roll and will be hosted by famed radio DJ "Cousin" Brucie Morrow (WCBS-FM). The unveiling ceremony will last approximately one hour with a Q&A press conference beforehand and a photo opportunity at event’s end. An informal jam session among the honorees will also take place after the ceremony.

The stamps are being issued as legal tender by the postal administrations of Nevis, Ghana, Liberia, the Commonwealth of Dominica, and St. Vincent and The Grenadines. This is due in large part to the involvement of the Inter-Governmental Philatelic Corporation (IGPC), which has worked with over 65 foreign governments in organizing their postal administrations since 1957. The stamps will also be available to fans and collectors in the United States.

A portion of the proceeds from the stamps sold in the U.S. will be donated to The Florence Ballard Estate, her three daughters and ten grandchildren being the beneficiaries. Florence Ballard was one of the original Supremes, along with Mary Wilson and Diana Ross.