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    Fayette Pinkney

    Fayette Pinkney, New Victoria Theatre, London, UK 1974.

    Background information
    Birth nameFayette Regina Pinkney
    Born(1948-01-10)January 10, 1948
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
    DiedJune 27, 2009(2009-06-27) (aged 61)
    Lansdale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
    GenresPop, soul
    Occupation(s)Singer, psychologist, vocal coach
    InstrumentsVocals
    Years active1963–2009
    Associated actsThe Three Degrees

    Fayette Regina Pinkney (January 10, 1948 – June 27, 2009) was an American singer and one of the original members of musical group The Three Degrees.

    Early life and career

    Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Pinkney was one of three young teenagers brought together by manager Richard Barrett to form The Three Degrees in 1963. She was a part of the group until she was sacked by the manager Richard Barrett from the group in 1976, and was with them through their great years—with Roule

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    The Three Degrees

    The group's lineup since 2011 (from left to right: Valerie Holiday, Freddi Poole and Helen Scott)

    Background information
    OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
    Genres
    Years activec. 1963–present
    Labels
    • Philadelphia International
    • Epic
    • Ariola
    • Swan Records
    • Roulette Records
    • 3D Records
    • Ichiban Records
    • Neptune Records
    • Metromedia
    • Warner Brothers
    Associated actsMFSB
    Members
    Past members

    The Three Degrees is an American female vocal group formed circa 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Although 16 women have been members over the years, the group has always been a trio. The current line-up consists of Helen Scott, Valerie Holiday, and Freddi Poole. The group were particularly successful in the UK, achieving 13 Top 50 hit singles between 1974 and 1985.

    The original members were Fayette Pinkney, Shir

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    Fayette Pinkney: Singer with the Three Degrees

    In the 1970s, the Three Degrees embodied a certain style of classy, sophisticated, orchestrated soul, and were equally at home on Top Of The Pops, TV variety shows, in cabaret or in the presence of royalty. Indeed, the easy-on-the-ear, easy-on-the-eye girl trio from Philadelphia who topped the UK charts in 1974 with the soft, smooth, seductive "When Will inom See You Again", became favourites of Prince Charles and were even tagged "Charlie's Angels" by the British tabloids.

    Fayette Pinkney was a founder member and a mainstay of the vocal group between 1963 and 1976, and featured on an impressive run of memorable hit singles, including "Year Of Decision", "Get Your Love Back" and "Take Good Care Of Yourself". Alongside acts like Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes, the O'Jays and Billy Paul, the Three Degrees played a major part in establishing Philadelphia International Records, the label launched by the songwriters and producers Kenny Gambl