Freda Payne

Soul Singer

Birthday September 19, 1942

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Detroit, MI

Age 82 years old

#77,629 Most Popular

About

Singer and actress who released the single "Band of Gold" and who collaborated with artists such as Pearl Bailey and Quincy Jones.

Before Fame

She was in a Broadway production of Hallelujah Baby. While signed to Invictus, she released hit singles like the #12 charting song "Bring the Boys Home."

Trivia

She appeared on American Idol in 2009 and sang "Band of Gold."

Family Life

She had a son with Gregory Abbott in 1978.

Associated With

She was in The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps with Eddie Murphy.