The Yank Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Just heard Fayette Pinkney from the Three Degrees passed away on June 27th. She was the only consistent member of the group from the early 60s until the mid 70's.
Tabs Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Sad news indeed and only 61. When will I see you again helped define the Philly sound. RIP Just heard Fayette Pinkney from the Three Degrees passed away on June 27th. She was the only consistent member of the group from the early 60s until the mid 70's.
Sean Hampsey Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Very sad indeed. Fond memories. Article here: https://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/20090630_Fayette_Pinkney__of_the_3_Degrees.html RIP Sean
Mr Soul Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 so sorry to hear this news,one of the great singers,so underated
Guest Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 so sorry to hear this news,one of the great singers,so underated In a statement , Philadelphia International Records founders Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff , said Miss Pinkney and the Three Degrees " were our Philly sound version of Motown's Supremes - but bigger and stronger and melodic " Malc Burton
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