First Ladies of Disco explained

First Ladies of Disco
Origin:New York City, New York, U.S.
Years Active:2015-present
Label:Purple Rose
Current Members:Martha Wash
Linda Clifford
Norma Jean Wright
Past Members:Evelyn "Champagne" King

First Ladies of Disco is an American girl supergroup originally composed of Martha Wash, Linda Clifford, and Evelyn "Champagne" King. The group was formed in 2015 by James Washington, Wash's manager. Their group name was inspired by James Arena's book First Ladies of Disco: 32 Stars Discuss the Era and Their Singing Careers (2013), which includes interviews from the individual members of the group.[1] In March 2015, the First Ladies of Disco released their debut single "Show Some Love" on Wash's record label Purple Rose Records.[2] A remix of the single peaked at number six on Billboard's Dance chart.[3]

In 2017, the group embarked on their first tour called "First Ladies of Disco Show".[4] In December 2017, King left the group and was replaced with former Chic vocalist Norma Jean Wright in February 2018. In March 2019, the group released their second single "Don't Stop Me Now".[5]

Discography

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Dance

US
Electronic

"Show Some Love"20156 45rowspan="2"
"Don't Stop Me Now"2019942

Tours

Notes and References

  1. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-first-ladies-of-disco-mn0003418438/biography The First Ladies of Disco | Biography
  2. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/show-some-love-single/970614524 Show Some Love - Single by First Ladies of Disco on Apple Music
  3. https://www.billboard.com/music/first-ladies-of-disco First Ladies of Disco | Billboard Chart History
  4. http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/purple-rose-records-release-of-official-music-video-for-super-group-2038771.htm Purple Rose Records™: Release of Official Music Video for Super Group
  5. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dont-stop-me-now/1456391739 Don't Stop Me Now - Single by First Ladies of Disco on Apple Music