Sister Sledge To Continue With Scheduled Shows As A Duo
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
Written by Laura Johnson
Photo: Camilla Camaglia
Sister Sledge will continue with their scheduled shows following the death of Joni Sledge, who passed away this weekend aged 60. An official cause of death has not yet been determined.
Sister Sledge formed in 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Originally consisting of sisters Debbie, Joni, Kim and Kathy Sledge, the disco outfit have now announced that Debbie and Kim will perform their upcoming dates as a duo.
"Sister Sledge will continue with their 2017 concert schedule.
Sister Sledge - Debbie, Kim and the Sledge family would like to express our deepest gratitude to all who have extended their love and support during this difficult and challenging time of mourning, in the wake of the passing of our beloved sister Joni Sledge.
Joni was a beautiful person, phenomenal artist and producer, a brilliant business woman and a powerhouse! One of her greatest loves and joys was performing live with her family. In the spirit of Joni's powerful strength of character, zest for life and spreading joy through music, we are committed to continuing her legacy. Therefore, in this new 2017 concert season, and in the true Sister Sledge family tradition, we will embrace and celebrate Joni, dedicating every concert in honor of her remarkable and beautiful life. WE ARE SISTERS. We are one... We are Flo's daughters.
We are Family! WE ARE WAMOWS!"
The sisters will perform in Los Angeles later this week, Las Vegas in April and Switzerland in May before heading to the UK for performances at Let's Rock The Moor Festival, Happy Days Festival, Let's Rock London, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival in Beauly and Edinburgh's Springfest, the latter of which have announced they will be dedicating the main stage of the festival to the memory of Joni Sledge.
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