Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles were a pioneering vocal group that laid the groundwork for one of disco and funk music's most influential acts. Formed by Patti LaBelle alongside Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash, the group honed their craft through soulful harmonies and dynamic stage presence before evolving into something far more experimental.
When Cindy Birdsong departed to join The Supremes, the remaining trio—LaBelle, Hendryx, and Dash—underwent a radical transformation, rebranding as LaBelle and embracing futuristic disco-funk aesthetics. This evolution marked a pivotal moment in electronic dance music history, as the group pushed boundaries with synthesizer-driven arrangements and bold production choices that would influence generations of electronic and dance artists to come.
