The Supremes receive Randolph well. In April 1967, Gordy then contacted Cindy Birdsong, a member of Patti LaBelle & the Blue Belles who superficially resembled Ballard, with plans to bring her in as Ballard's replacement. He made his plans clear to Ballard and her group mates at a mid-April meeting, and Birdsong was brought in to begin rehearsals. Gordy did not fire Ballard outright at that time, asking Ballard instead to quit on her own. Birdsong first appeared with the Supremes in Ballard's place at a benefit concert at the Hollywood Bowl on April 29, 1967. Following the performance, Gordy quickly learned
Bob Birdsong of the name "Birdsong" and his body. At the age of fourteen, Birdsong first became interested in bodybuilding. He later attended Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California where he studied fine art. He also tried his hand at modeling when he was photographed for Colt Studios circa early 1970s Bob Birdsong Bob Birdsong (born 1948) is a former American bodybuilder. He competed in several IFBB and AAU bodybuilding contests, and won a number of important titles in the 1970s, including the 1974 IFBB Mr. America. Born in Tennessee, Birdsong first competed in the 1971 AAU Mr. America coming