Frances Nero | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Willie Frances Peak |
| Born | March 13, 1943 Asheville, North Carolina, United States |
| Died | November 28, 2014 (aged 71) |
| Genres | R&B, dance music |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1960–1970, 1991–2014 |
| Labels | Soul (Motown), Shrine, Motorcity, AJA |
Willie Frances Nero (née Peak; March 13, 1943 – November 28, 2014) was an American soul and jazz singer. She recorded for Motown after winning their 1965 talent contest and had a UK hit single in 1991 with "Footsteps Following Me".