Age, Biography and Wiki
Kathy Sledge was born on 6 January, 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., is an American singer–songwriter and producer (born 1959). Discover Kathy Sledge's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
Singer
songwriter
producer |
| Age |
65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
6 January 1959 |
| Birthday |
6 January |
| Birthplace |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 6 January.
She is a member of famous Singer with the age 65 years old group.
Kathy Sledge Height, Weight & Measurements
At 65 years old, Kathy Sledge height not available right now. We will update Kathy Sledge's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Kathy Sledge's Husband?
Her husband is Philip Lightfoot (m. 1981)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Philip Lightfoot (m. 1981) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Kathy Sledge Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kathy Sledge worth at the age of 65 years old? Kathy Sledge’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. She is from United States. We have estimated Kathy Sledge's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Singer |
Kathy Sledge Social Network
Timeline
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 (née Williams; 1928–2007).
Her siblings are Norma Carol Blackmon, Debra, Joan and Kim Sledge.
Sledges' grandmother Viola Williams was an opera singer.
Kathy Sledge (born January 6, 1959) is an American singer–songwriter and producer.
After achieving success beginning the late–1970s through the mid–1980s with Sister Sledge, Sledge embarked on her solo career in 1989.
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.
Sledge along with her sisters formed Sister Sledge in 1971.
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.
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.
As a member of the group, Sledge sang lead on their biggest hits "He's the Greatest Dancer" and "We Are Family"; the latter of which received a Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1980.
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."
Sledge left the group and embarked on a solo career in 1989.
She has had several hits on the International Pop and Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, including "Take Me Back to Love Again", which hit #1 in 1992.
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.
