Kathy (Sledge) Lightfoot

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Biography

Kathy (Sledge) Lightfoot is Notable.

Kathy Sledge was born in January 6, 1959. She is the daughter of Edwin Edgar Sledge and Florez Kathy Marmon. She is an American singer–songwriter and producer. Sledge is best known as the youngest and founding member of Sister Sledge, an American vocal group which is made up of her sisters that formed in 1971.

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Early life and education

Born in Philadelphia, Sledge was the youngest child born to Edwin (1922–1996), a former Broadway star of dance-tap duo 'Fred and Sledge' and Florez Williams (1928–2007). Her siblings are Norma Carol Blackmon, Debra, Joan and Kim Sledge. Sledges' grandmother Viola Williams was a opera singer. For high school, Sledge attended Olney High School; graduating in 1977. After completing high school, Sledge continued her education at Temple University; majoring in Recreational Opportunities for the disabled.

Career

Sledge along with her sisters formed Sister Sledge in 1971. Sledge performed the lead vocals on the two Top 10 US hits the group had on the Hot 100, "He's the Greatest Dancer" and "We Are Family" which were released in 1979. Sledge left the group and embarked on a solo career in 1989. In 1992, Sledge released a solo album, Heart, which peaked at #86 on the R&B charts. The album produced two singles, "Take Me Back to Love Again" (US R&B #24) and "All of My Love" (US R&B #57). Sledge collaborated with dance producer Robert Miles on the dance/pop single "Freedom" 1997. She returned to the dance chart in 2001 as a featured vocalist for King Britt's musical project Sylk 130 on the track "Rising".

In 2011, Sledge released a track called "Give Yourself Up" on Universal Records, featuring Adam Barta, and produced by Mike Rizzo and Mr. Mig, which hit Top 20 on the Billboard Hot Club Play Chart. In September 2013, Sledge was the first signing of the new Pacific Electronic Music record label formed by Jerry L. Greenberg (former President of Atlantic Records), Max Martire & Lenny Ibizarre. On September 25, 2013, Sledge received an "Outstanding Contribution to Music" award at the 16th DJ Awards at Pacha, Ibiza. and performed the new Aristofreeks remix of "We Are Family". The first release of the five remixes of "We Are Family" that she re-recorded with the Aristofreeks were released on November 11, 2013. Sledge also has a single together with the same group, "Keep It Moving" (2014), which went up to the No. 2 spot on the US Dance chart.

The Official Kathy Sledge

a few List of songs she recorded

PERSONAL LIFE

Sledge has been married to musician Philip Lightfoot since 1981 and together they have two children, Kristen (b. 1983) and Phillip Jr. (b. 1985). Kathy's life with her sisters, after their initial fame, was somewhat tumultuous. There is still a genuine love between the sisters. As she describes, "all families butt heads and while we fight, we still love each other."

FAMILY ROOM

WELCOME TO THE FAMILYROOM! Kathy and Kristen’s infectious chemistry sizzles on camera, sparking the humor of Joan & Melissa, as engaging as Jada & Willow, the dazzle of Goldie & Kate, and the glamour of Diana & Trace. Each episode is up close and personal at home with the entertainment icon and her daughter. In the FamilyRoom, the duo features everything from global family recipes, best kept beauty secrets and an array of personal treasures with behind the scene exciting celebrity family stories.

FamilyRoom brings the perfect combination of a dash of drama, a sprinkle of spontaneity, lots of laughter, and a mother-daughter bond that defines what family is all about. You’ll absolutely love FamilyRoom – where We are all family. Coffee’s on. Make yourself at home.

FAMILYROOM: A NEW SERIES PRODUCED BY KATHY SLEDGE AND HER DAUGHTER KRISTEN GABRIELLE

FamilyRoom: a new series produced by Kathy Sledge and her daughter Kristen Gabrielle. “Club Quarantine” had become the place where people dance and meet up,” says Kathy. “Family Room became the place where people join conversations of love and encouragement” Twice a week, Wednesday (8:00 pm EST) and Saturday (12:30 pm EST), viewers from around the world visit Kathy and Kristen at home on IG Live for conversation and personal connection. Since launching in spring 2020, “Family Room” has become a place of solace and celebration, powered by the unique, “ride or die” bond between a mother and daughter that defines what family is all about. Now that the world has embraced FamilyRoom so graciously, they are taking it to a whole new level. Stay tuned. Family Room | Wednesdays 8pm + Saturdays 12:30pm EST | kathysledge.com/familyroom

Together(Album).

1977

A great album by Kathy, Kim, Joni and Debbie and a brilliant LP cover...

This album has lots of great tracks including Stevie Wonder "As" and Moondancer, Blockbuster Boy and many more...

Review..

Sister Sledge is a family quartet led by its youngest member, Kathie Sledge - "Led" in the sense that Kathie is the principal singer and the most dynamic concert performer among the four Sledge sisters. The group's 1st record didn't fully realize its members' talents, However, and for its latest, "Together" Sister Sledge has turned to the producers, composers and instrumentalists who have backed such Munich groups as Silver Convention.

The results are certainly intersting: Sister Sledge's vocals show far more personality and spunk than the disembodied Silver Convention. On the other hand, that groups charms, at its best derived from its very stance of hypnotise alienation and the blend of Munich coldness and Philadelphia warmth sometimes emerges lukewarm. But some of the songs are fine, and everyone interested in a still-developed talent would do well to give "Together" a listen.

The palm Beach Post September 1977

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