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Freda Payne - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 19, 1942 |
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| Age | 83 |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Freda Payne's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | 1970 hit single 'Band of Gold' and her contributions to jazz, soul, and R&B music. |
Intro
Freda Payne is an American singer and actress best known for her hit single 'Band of Gold' released in 1970. Her musical career spans several decades, covering genres such as jazz, soul, and pop.
Early Life & Background
Freda Payne was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She developed an early passion for music, influenced by jazz artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. Payne attended the Detroit Institute of Musical Arts as a teenager and began singing commercials and performing locally.
Career Highlights
- Released 'Band of Gold' in 1970, reaching #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and becoming an international hit.
- Recorded several albums spanning genres from jazz to soul and R&B.
- Hosted her own talk show, 'Today’s Black Woman', during the 1980s.
- Performed on Broadway and in various stage productions.
- Continues to record, perform, and tour internationally.
Trivia
- Freda Payne is the older sister of singer Scherrie Payne, a former member of The Supremes.
- 'Band of Gold' achieved gold certification in the UK and is considered a Northern Soul classic.
- Payne has performed with jazz legends such as Duke Ellington and Quincy Jones.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Freda Payne?
Freda Payne is 83 years old.
When was Freda Payne born?
Freda Payne was born the 19 September 1942.
Where is Freda Payne from?
Detroit, Michigan, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About September 19th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: Condé Montrose Nast, the American publisher and founder of Condé Nast Publications, died on September 19, 1942, in New York City. He was 69 years old and is interred at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, New York.
- Day of the week: September 19th, 1942 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: This Gun for Hire directed by Frank Tuttle
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