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Biography Sister Sledge

Sisters Debbie, Kim, Joni, and Kathy Sledge - collectively Sister Sledge - began singing at an early age at the Williams Tempe C.M.E. church in their hometown of Philadelphia. Grandmother Viola Williams (a former opera singer) had the girls performing at charities, civic and political affairs and other philanthropic events under the name 'Mrs. William's Grandchildren'.

Since the 1979 release of their breakthrough album 'We Are Family', this remarkable group has continued to develop and expand their diverse talents, and has received over one hundred awards and commendations for outstanding work in the entertainment field.

In the 1980's, the world witnessed the full flowering of four college graduates, with subsequent hits, 'Lost in Music', 'Thinking of You', 'All American Girls, 'Greatest Dancer' and the international Gold Record, 'Frankie'. In the following years the Sisters had worldwide recordsales and travelled extensively in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, South America, Australia and the United States, earning rave reviews.

Sister Sledge are established as one of the world's most successful female groups. The album, 'We Are Family' soared past the RIAA Platinum mark, reaching the top of both Pop and R&B charts. Over the years, Sister Sledge has sold millions of albums and has earned many awards, including prestigious Grammy's. Their danceable music has been used as soundtracks in various movies and is played by radiostations all over the world.

Up until today Sister Sledge continues to tour and make music together. Sister Sledge inspires audiences all over the world!

Sister Sledge is available for performances with live band (60 min) or with backtrack (30 min).

Discography

• Sister Sledge Live! (1999)
• African Eyes (1998)
• Family Affair (1998)
• The Best of Sister Sledge (1992)
• All American Girls (1981)
• Love Somebody Today (1980)
• We Are Family (1979)