Florence Ballard
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
This goo was worth a point in April 2026.
publication date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 (part of April 2026)
category: 
Music
clue: She was one of the supreme R&B singers of the 1960s, but when she grew too big for her successful group, her attempts at a solo career ended after less than a decade.
explanation: Ballard was a founding member of the Supremes. She was fired from the group in 1967 after difficulty working with the group, exacerbated by her frequent intoxication, with a final incident in which she no longer fit into her outfit. Her attempts at a solo career did not pan out. She died in 1976. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Richard Slominsky
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