Jessica Cleaves

Jessica Cleaves

Jessica Cleaves (born December 10, 1948, Los Angeles, CA ) was lead singer for Friends of Distinction in the 1960s.[1] Founded by Harry Elston and Floyd Butler, the Friends of Distinction also comprised Barbara Jean Love (plus Charlene Gibson, who replaced Love during her pregnancy).

Cleaves also performed and recorded with Earth, Wind & Fire, and for a brief time performed with Parliament/Funkadelic.

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