Joni Sledge
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Joan Elise Sledge (September 13, 1956 – March 10, 2017)[4] was an American singer best known as a founding member of the family vocal group Sister Sledge. The group was known for their hits during the mid-1970s through the mid-1990s; most notably 1979's "We Are Family" and "He's the Greatest Dancer".[5][6]
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Born | Joan Elise Sledge[2] (1956-09-13)September 13, 1956 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | March 10, 2017(2017-03-10) (aged 60)[3] Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Resting place | Ivy Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Education | Temple University |
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Years active | 1971–2017 |
Spouse |
Thaddeus E. Whyte III
(m. 1992; div. 2000) |
Children | 1 |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
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