Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 1954 |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Date of Death | 05/11/2026 |
Latest News about Rochelle Fleming
08/11/2026
Rochelle Fleming, the lead singer and founding member of the 1970s Philadelphia group First Choice, died in Philadelphia at the age of 72. Her death was announced by her manager, George Correia, in a social media post that paid tribute to her as the founder of the R&B group. The cause of death was not stated in the reports.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Rochelle Fleming was a Philadelphia-born singer and co-founding member of the vocal group First Choice, serving as its original lead vocalist. She died in Philadelphia at the age of 72. |
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| Full Name Used Publicly | Rochelle Fleming-Finney |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Overbrook High School, Philadelphia |
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Personal Life
| Church Community | Christian Hope Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir |
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Relationships & More
| Management | George Correia managed her and announced her death |
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Career
| Group Origins | Began singing with schoolmates as The Debonettes, later renamed First Choice |
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| First Choice | Sang lead on all six of the group's 1970s studio albums |
| Notable Recordings |
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| Solo Work | Released dance recordings after First Choice's split, including Love Itch, Danger! and Suffer the Consequences |
| Group Breakup | First Choice split in 1980 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her 1979 single Love Thang was produced by McKinley Jackson and remixed by Tee Scott | |
| 2. Her vocals on Let No Man Put Asunder have been widely sampled | |
| 3. Her recordings remain popular with soul, disco and house audiences |
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