Joni Sledge

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 through the mid-1990s; most notably 1979's "We Are Family" and "He's the Greatest Dancer".

Joni Sledge
Sledge c. 1979
Born
Joan Elise Sledge

(1956-09-13)September 13, 1956
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 10, 2017(2017-03-10) (aged 60)
Resting placeIvy Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
EducationTemple University
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
Years active1971–2017
Spouse
Thaddeus E. Whyte III
(m. 1992; div. 2000)
Children1
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels
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