 The Supremes' name change fueled already present rumors of a solo career for Ross and contributed to the professional and personal dismantling of the group.In fact, Gordy intended to replace Ross with Barbara Randolph as early as the fall of 1966, but changed his mind and instead kept Ross in the group for several more years.Gordy's caution may have been sparked by an incident in early 1966 as the group prepared to make their second appearance at the Copacabana.