By 2021, Debbie Sledge had rebranded her lineup as Sister Sledge featuring Sledgendary ; a group consisting of her, two of her children Camille Sledge (born Camille Young) and David Sledge (David Young), Joni Sledge’s son Thaddeus Sledge (born Thaddeus Whyte IV), and Tanya Ti-et. In the same year, Kathy…
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On March 10, 2017, Joni Sledge died of natural causes at her home in Phoenix, Arizona , at age 60. Following Joni’s death, Debbie and Kim announced that they will continue to perform as Sister Sledge, and Tanya Ti-et who throughout 2016 had been performing in place of Joni would…
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In the summer of 2012, American singer Tanya Ti-et was added to the group, often standing in for either Joni or Kim Sledge. With Kim rejoining in 2015, Sister Sledge (Debbie, Joni, and Kim) began touring internationally and eventually performed at a large-scale charity benefit in London for Save the…
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Kim continued to perform with Sister Sledge from late 2011 until early 2012, opting to continue with her evangelism during the time in which she created the Paradise Project, a separate gospel and ministry tour consisting of her, her children, and several special guest. In February 2012, Sister Sledge filed…
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In May 2006, Debbie’s eldest daughter Amber Young (credited as Amber Sledge) joined the touring lineup. By 2008, a lineup of Joni Sledge, Amber Sledge, and family friend Chele’ Davis (replacing Debbie) began touring as Sister Sledge, with Debbie Sledge periodically performing in the lineup. In August 2009, a lineup…
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Kim joined Kathy’s lineup of Sister Sledge, which had previously consisted of Kathy’s daughter Kristen Gabrielle, and friend Su Wingate whom had been touring as Sister Sledge as early as 2005. For the late duration of 2019, Kathy and Kim toured together and billed themselves as Sister Sledge, adding their…
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In 2002, Kim released her debut album Peaceful on independent record label Malaju Records. In February 2003, the original lineup performed “We Are Family” during the halftime of the game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on in New York City .…
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In early 2000, Kim departed from the group to focus on becoming an ordained minister. In December 2000, all four members performed at the White House for the President and First Lady at the final Christmas party of the Clinton administration . In the aftermath of September 11 attacks ,…
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In November 1993, American singer Linda Howard performed in place of Kim Sledge during Sister Sledge’s performance with the female group Jade during the A 70’s Celebration: The Beat Is Back at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, California. In April 1996, they joined Chic for concert performance at Nippon…
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In 1989, lead singer Kathy Sledge departed from the group to pursue her solo career, leaving Sister Sledge to continue on as a trio. She signed to Epic Records and released her debut solo album Heart in 1992. In the same year, the remaining members of Sister Sledge recorded a…
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