Talk:Florence Ballard

Solo pic

Any objections to giving the lovely Ms. Ballard her own picture? Since she was a solo artist as well as a group singer, I think she deserves her own. Also, I added the info about Ballad's rape because I'm sure it was a contributing factor to the sadness that led to her eventual alcoholism; plus, I think it's noteworthy that she stood up for herself, pressed charges, and got to see her attacker go to prison (especially in the '60s!). PennyGWoods 15:34, 30 April 2006 (UTC)

I removed this:

Additional Info: Married Cecil Womack (brother to Bobby Womack)

It can be replaced if a source is provided. The only husband Ballard is documented as having is Thomas Chapman. --b. Touch 05:28, 12 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Ballard only married once. Mary Wells married Cecil Womack.

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This article should not be in the "Motown performers" category. Ballard never had a solo deal with Motown. Please do not add it back. --b. Touch 02:00, 6 Mar 2005 (UTC)

What does solo have to do with it? She worked for Motown, correct? Jake b 16:48, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

In the solo career section, two paragraphs were listed twice, I have removed them.66.177.3.102 05:07, 29 January 2006 (UTC)

There needs to be clairification about why Ross was given Ballard's solo "People." Ballard complained to Gordy in early 1965 that singing "People" was hurting her throat. Therefore, Gordy gave it to Ross. This was not Ross' doing, and it is unfair to somehow ascribe this solo switch to Ross. It was Gordy's idea; not Ross' idea. This is in the Public Domain, and therefore, accessible to anyone who questions what I inserted.

Editing without Proof

If People are going to change things in this artical then they need to start showing proof to back up there new claims as in a link! I don't believe that it is exceptible to write under a photo that Flo looks Sad because she lost her home prove she was sad then put it in!

I do agree that using that pic as an example of Flo's depression is someone making a personal statement about Flo. However, there are insertions into Flo's Bio that are in the "Public Domain" that are accessible to the general public...such as "Call Her Miss Ross," and "All That Glittered." If someone would read the insertions, one would know that no one is making up these assertions.

To whom it may concern: if something is inserted from "Public Domain," it does not need to be cited. I think the issue is that "whomever" does not understand the meaning of "Public Domain"?

Wikipedia standards

This website clearly states that Encyclopedic content must be verifiable. Show proof before you change things if it is from a book give the title of the book and the pages you are getting your info from. Thank You. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.9.249.187 (talk) 07:12, 13 January 2007 (UTC).

This website also states--quite clearly--that if the information is gathered from the "Public Domain," it does not have to be sited.