Freda Payne

Freda Charcilia Payne is an American SoulRampB singer and actress best known for her million selling 1970 hit single, Band of Gold. She was also an actress in musicals and film, as well as the host of a TV talk show. Freda is the older sister of former member of The Supremes, Scherrie Payne.

Payne was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up listening to different jazz singers, such as Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. As a teenager, she attended the Detroit Institute of Musical Arts she soon began singing radio commercial jingles, and took part in local TV and radio talent shows.

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