21 Jul 2010

Blast From The Past: Sister Sledge - Then & Now


So 26 years later and I still cannot believe 4 attractive black women were stalking and singing about a fat, pudgy, unattractive white man named Frankie. That was the first time I ever remember being exposed to anything interracial. I was scarred for life and have never ventured away from my 'strong black brothas' [as sung like En Vogue.]

On a serious tip though, I really was confused by the choice of lead make for this video, even as a 5 year old.

Then

In this instance, the black is most definitely cracking when it comes to Sister Sledge. Performing this past weekend at Tamworth, the sisters looked a little hella tired. The words that left my mouth when I saw this began with 'Raa' and ended with 'Tid'

Now

I'm sorry but the picture used to promote the sisters for Tamworth Music Festival 2010 were a far cry from the ones that hit the stage.

2 comments:

  1. I would like to know the casting director was back then... Frankie looked mash up! LOL

    That picture... Oh dear...

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  2. It could be the stage lighting. Here are other photos from the same show.

    link:http://www.exposay.com/sister-sledge-2010-midlands-music-festival---day-2/p/39050/78/

    link:http://www.exposay.com/sister-sledge-2010-midlands-music-festival---day-2/p/39050/71/

    link:http://www.exposay.com/sister-sledge-2010-midlands-music-festival---day-2/p/39050/72/

    link:http://www.exposay.com/sister-sledge-2010-midlands-music-festival---day-2/p/39050/75/

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