Kathy Sledge, the lead vocalist behind some of Sister Sledge's biggest hits, is making a comeback after a legal battle with her sisters. Now 67, she will perform at the Electric Paradise festival in Milton Keynes on 8 August, alongside Grace Jones, Candi Staton, and Kool and the Gang.
Sister Sledge, formed in Philadelphia in the mid-1960s, included Kathy and her sisters Debbie, Joni, and Kim. They began as the Sledge Sisters, performing at churches and local events, before securing a record deal. Their first UK Top 20 hit came in 1973 with 'Mama Never Told Me'.
The group's breakthrough came when they collaborated with Chic's Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, producing timeless disco anthems such as 'Lost in Music', 'He's the Greatest Dancer', 'Thinking of You', and 'We Are Family'. The latter reached No. 2 in the US and remains a disco classic.
After Sister Sledge went on hiatus in 1987, Kathy pursued a solo career, occasionally reuniting with her sisters. However, legal disputes led her to tour solo with Sister Sledge material. Now, she is ready to perform again, bringing the group's iconic catalogue to the stage.
Fans have the opportunity to submit questions for Kathy Sledge via comments before 6pm GMT on Wednesday, with answers to be published later in the week.
