Cleaves, Jessica (1948–)
Cleaves, Jessica (1948–)
African-American vocalist. Name variations: The Friends of Distinction; Earth, Wind & Fire. Born Dec 10, 1948, in Beverly Hills, California.
With The Friends of Distinction, black vocal group formed in 1967, had such hits as "Grazin' in the Grass" (1969), "Going in Circles" (1969), and "Love or Let Me Be Lonely" (1970); replaced Sherry Scott as vocalist for Earth, Wind & Fire, but left the band in 1973. Albums with Friends of Distinction include Grazin' (1969), Highly Distinct (1969), Real Friends (1970) and Friends and People (1971).
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