Florence Ballard

Rock Singer

Birthday June 30, 1943

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Detroit, MI

DEATH DATE Feb 22, 1976 (32)

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About

A founding member of the legendary 1960s Motown group The Supremes who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.

Before Fame

She managed to get an audition at Motown through her friend Smokey Robinson.

Trivia

She sang hits like "Pretty Baby," "Baby Love," and "The Ballad of Davy Crockett."

Family Life

Her family moved to Detroit so her father could work in the city's thriving auto industry.

Associated With

She and Diana Ross were both members of The Supremes.