Sister Sledge

Sister Sledge is an American musical group formed in 1971, consisting of sisters Debbie, Joni, Kathy, and Kim. Known for their work with Chic in the late-1970s, Sister Sledge reached the height of their popularity during the disco era. The group was formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania when their ages ranged from 12 to 16. They recorded their first single, "Time Will Tell," for a Philly-based label. In 1972, Sister Sledge signed with a record label and recorded its second single, "Weatherman," followed by "Mama Never Told Me" in 1973.

It wasn't until 1979 that Sister Sledge really exploded commercially when Chic leaders Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards produced "We Are Family". The album's eponymous single and "He's the Greatest Dancer" both reached number one on the R&B charts in the US.

In 1989, Kathy left the group to pursue a solo career. Sadly, Joni passed away on March 10th, 2017.