Joni Sledge
Joni Sledge | |
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Joni Sledge c. 1979 | |
| Born | Joan Elise Sledge September 13, 1956 |
| Died | March 10, 2017 (aged 60) 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) 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, mid-1980s and 1990s; most notably 1979's "We Are Family" and "He's the Greatest Dancer".