Member of Sister Sledge; Joni Sledge Dies at age 60
“We Are Family” Joni Sledge of Sister Sledge passed away in her home at the age of 60 according to the Associated Press. The cause of death is not yet known; according to sources, she had not been ill.
Sister Sledge group was formed in Philadelphia in 1971. The group; made up of her sister’s Debbie, Kim and Kathy grapple to produce one hit. Through their struggle and persistence, it all paid off, creating their biggest hit ever called “We are Family, I Got All My Sisters with Me”
“We Are Family” Joni Sledge of Sister Sledge passed away in her home at the age of 60 according to the Associated Press. The cause of death is not yet known; according to sources, she had not been ill.
Sister Sledge group was formed in Philadelphia in 1971. The group; made up of her sister’s Debbie, Kim and Kathy grapple to produce one hit. Through their struggle and persistence, it all paid off, creating their biggest hit ever called “We are Family, I Got All My Sisters with Me”
The 1979 catchy disco tune became the anthem for celebrating family and sisterhood. The song sold over one million copies and was nominated for a Grammy.
A family statement was released stating; “On yesterday, numbness fell upon our family. “We welcome your prayers as we weep the loss of our sister, mother, aunt, niece and cousin”.
Sister Sledge still remains a group, performing for the Pope in 2015. There last performance together was in October.
Joni Sledge is survived by an adult son, her sisters and a host of other relatives.
(Diamond and Silk back down memory Lane)
“We are family, the song that made you feel gratitude for just being family. Today, as grown women, we still dance to the tune of this song, shaking our shoulders as if we were hearing it for the first time. It’s often played at family reunions and most family functions. The sentiment of this song will always be etched in our souls
"WE ARE FAMILY Rest in Heaven Joni Sledge
By Diamond and Silk ~Published March 12, 2017