Joni Sledge | |
|---|---|
 Sledge c. 1979[1] | |
| Born | Joan Elise Sledge[2] September 13, 1956 |
| Died | March 10, 2017 (aged 60)[3] Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Resting place | Ivy Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | Temple University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1971–2017 |
| Spouse |
Thaddeus E. Whyte III
(m. 1992; div. 2000) |
| Children | 1 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | |
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]
- ^ Ebony Magazine – February 1980
- ^ New York Times – Joni Sledge, Singer in the 'We Are Family' Group Sister Sledge, Dies at 60 – March 12, 2017
- ^ Mystery surrounds death of Sister Sledge star Joni Sledge as publicist says We Are Family singer was 'not sick' – March 12, 2017
- ^ Ebony – Joni Sledge, Joni Sledge, Founding Member of Sister Sledge, Has Died – March 11, 2017
- ^ "Sister Sledge singer Joni dies at 60". BBC News. March 12, 2017. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
- ^ "Joni Sledge obituary". TheGuardian.com. March 12, 2017. Retrieved March 13, 2017.