Doomed Genius | Florence Ballard - The Drink That Doomed Her Supremes Dream

Explore Florence Ballard's genius voice that anchored Supremes' five No.1s, undone by resentment, alcohol, and replacement by Cindy Birdsong. From Cadillac luxury to foreclosure and cheese lines, her genius met a cruel industry end.

[00:00] Dedication from Beyond Grave
[02:00] Churchy Voice Awakens
[07:00] Breaking Records Worldwide
[13:00] Name Change Signals Doom
[20:00] Solo Struggle and Loss
[26:00] Posthumous Justice Denied

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