Sledge, Kathy (1959–)
Sledge, Kathy (1959–)
American singer. Name variations: Sister Sledge. Born 1959 in Philadelphia, PA; sister of Debra, Joni and Kim Sledge (all singers); graduate of Temple University.
With sisters, began singing at Second Macedonia Church in Philadelphia (late 1950s) and recorded song, "Time Will Tell" (1971); released album, We Are Family (1979), which went gold and contained dance hits, "He's the Greatest Dancer" and "We Are Family"; left Sister Sledge to pursue solo career (late 1980s), and had some success in Europe (early 1990s).
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