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Fayette Pinkney
American singer (1948–2009)
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Pinkney in 1974 | |
| Birth name | Fayette Regina Pinkney |
| Born | (1948-01-10)January 10, 1948 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | June 27, 2009(2009-06-27) (aged 61) Lansdale, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, psychologist, vocal coach |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1963–2009 |
| Website | www.thethreedegrees.com |
Musical artist
Fayette Regina Pinkney (January 10, 1948 – June 27, 2009) was an American singer and one of the original members of musical group The Three Degrees.
Early life and education
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Pinkney was one of three young teenagers brought together by manager Richard Barrett to form The Three Degrees in 1963.
Fayette subsequently earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Temple University and a Master's degree in human services from Lincoln University in 1984.[1]
Career
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