Freda Payne
Freda Charcelia Payne (born September 19, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan) is an African-American singer and actress best known for her 1970 hit song, "Band of Gold". Freda is the older sister of former Supremes member Scherrie Payne.At an early age, Freda Payne grew up listening to different jazz singers such as Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.[citation needed] As a teenager, she attended the Institute of Musical Arts; she soon began singing radio commercial jingles and took part in (and won many ...
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