Freda Payne

Freda Payne
Freda Payne
	Payne in 1997
Born	Freda Charcilia Payne; September 19, 1942; Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Occupations	Singer; actress;
Years active	1961–present
Spouse	Gregory Abbott (m. 1976; div. 1979)
Partner(s)	Edmund Sylvers; (1979–1983)
Children	1
Relatives	Scherrie Payne; (sister)
	Musical career
Genres	R&B; soul; disco; jazz;
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Artistry; Impulse; Invictus; MGM; ABC; Capitol; Volt;
Website	iamfredapayne.com

Freda Charcilia Payne (born September 19, 1942) is an American singer and actress. Payne is best known for her career in music during the mid-1960s through the mid-1980s. Her most notable record is her 1970 hit single "Band of Gold". Payne was also an actress in musicals and film as well as the host of a TV talk show. Payne is the older sister of Scherrie Payne, a former singer with the American vocal group the Supremes.

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