Sister Sledge star Kim Sledge has described Michael Jackson as one of the most "dynamic entertainers" that ever lived.
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The 'We Are Family' singer and her siblings - Debbie Sledge, Joni Sledge and past member Kathy Sledge - toured and performed with the late King of Pop on numerous occasions during his final years in The Jacksons in the 1970s.
Kim got to know Michael and as well as being one of the "nicest people" in the music business she thinks his talent as a musician is only rivalled by a few artists.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "My memory of Michael was he was one of the nicest people I have ever met and he is one of the most dynamic entertainments I have ever seen in my life. I put him in the category with James Brown, who is one of my all time favourites. There are some people who are born in the small glory on that stage. I think entertainers, the ones that last, have passion. It's like it's what they were created to do, for some reason it is in you, it is just a part of what you do, you have to work at it, it may come natural to you, but you are willing to work it because it's your passion, and that passion shows in someone like Michael's performances. He was quite a performer."
Kim can recall Michael and his brothers - Jackie,
Tito, Jermaine and Marlon - used to go to great lengths to try and disguise themselves so they wouldn't be noticed by their fans.
However, their attempts at subterfuge would backfire as their antics brought more attention to them.
She added: "I can remember when we were touring with The Jacksons. When we were travelling we would get out and stop at regular truck stops and motels. We would just pull up in those truck stops and just jump out of our cubbyholes on the bus, and go into the diner to get something to eat. But The Jacksons would come out fully hooded down, faces covered by hoodies. I mean, they were trying to eat incognito, but they just drew so much attention to themselves."
Meanwhile, Sister Sledge are getting into the festive spirit and are giving away a song for free this Christmas to their fans on their newly launched blog www.nothingisgreaterthanlove.org/ from December 15.
The trio are giving away the track 'Mary Did You Know' from the album 'The Sacred Story'. The song is essentially a Christmas carol in a neo-urban presentation that retains the values of love and togetherness.
Sister Sledge have launched their Nothing Is Greater Than Love blog with the aim to empower people through the values of love, peace and compassion and is inspired by their music and Christian faith.
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