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Born on June 30, 1943, Florence Ballard was from Detroit, Michigan, United States. Florence Ballard was a singer. Death is recorded on February 22, 1976, at the age of 32. Education on record includes Northwestern High School.
My Take
Ballard's story always leaves me a little heartbroken. She founded the Supremes, sang on nine number-one hits, and then was pushed out in 1967, dying at just thirty-two after a solo career that never took off. To me she is the human cost hidden behind the glitter of Motown's machine. History remembers the chart-toppers but forgets the voices that built the foundation, and that imbalance feels deeply unfair. I think her name deserves to be carved as deeply as the hits she helped create. Her life was short and difficult, but her contribution to one of pop's greatest groups is undeniable, and I want it honored.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Florence Ballard
- Name (Japanese)
- フローレンス・バラード
- Reading
- ふろーれんす・ばらーど
- Born
- June 30, 1943 – February 22, 1976
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- singer
2. Background
- High school
- Northwestern High School
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence%20Ballard
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q257308
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Florence Ballard born?
Born June 30, 1943.
When did Florence Ballard die?
Died February 22, 1976, aged 32.
Where was Florence Ballard from?
Florence Ballard was from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
What did Florence Ballard do?
Florence Ballard worked as singer.