Rochelle Fleming, the lead singer of the R&B and disco group First Choice, died Thursday in her hometown of Philadelphia. She was 72.
Ms. Fleming’s manager, George Iz Correia, delivered the news on behalf of the Fleming-Finney family and said services will be announced at a later date.
First Choice formed in 1971, when its members were students at Philadelphia’s Overbrook High School. The all-girl vocal trio recorded hits including “The Player,” “Doctor Love” and “Let No Man Put Asunder” before splitting in 1980.
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House DJ Lenny Fontana said Friday on social media that Ms. Fleming “is probably one of the most sampled in current dance music,” and Sister Sledge praised her “beautifully soulful voice and music.”
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