In May 2006, Debbie’s eldest daughter Amber Young (credited as Amber

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 of Kathy Sledge, her daughter Kristen Gabrielle, Amber Sledge, and Su Wingate performed as Sister Sledge at the first annual Rewind Festival in Henley-on-Thames . In October 2010, Kim contracted the H1N1 virus . Four months later while being treated for the virus, she contracted pneumonia and was admitted to intensive care unit in February 2011. In April 2011, Kim and Kathy rejoined the group for a televised performance of “We Are Family” on The Oprah Winfrey Show .