Florence Ballard was 14 years old when she joined The Primettes with her friend Mary Wilson and Betty McGlown. Mary’s other friend, Diane Ross, joined soon after. The Primettes were the “girl group” to the Primes, which became the Temptations. Support American Theatre: a just and thriving theatre ecology begins with information for all. Please join us in this mission by joining TCG, which entitles you to copies of our quarterly print magazine and helps support a long legacy of quality nonprofit arts journalism.