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Kathy Sledge | |
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 Sledge in 2015 | |
| Born | January 6, 1959[1][2] |
| Other names | Kathie Sledge[3] |
| Education | Temple University |
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| Years active | 1971–present |
| Spouse |
Philip Lightfoot (m. 1981) |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
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| Website | kathysledge |
Kathy Sledge (born January 6, 1959)[4][5] is an American singer–songwriter and producer. Sledge is best known as the youngest and founding member of Sister Sledge, an American vocal group which is made up of her sisters that formed in 1971.[3] As a member of the group, Sledge sang lead on their biggest hits "He's the Greatest Dancer" and "We Are Family"; the latter of which received a Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1980.
After achieving success beginning the late–1970s through the mid–1980s with Sister Sledge, Sledge embarked on her solo career in 1989. She has had several hits on the International Pop and Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, including "Take Me Back to Love Again", which hit #1 in 1992.
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- ^ The Virgin Encyclopedia of 70s Music, 2002.Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ a b Ebony, February 1980.Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ Joel Whitburn Presents Top R & B/hip-hop Singles, 1942-2004, By Joel Whitburn · 2004.Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ Chic, Sister Sledge.Retrieved April 20, 2020.