Pamela Hutchinson

Known as part of the vocal group, The Emotions, Pamela Hutchinson was the youngest to join after replacing her older sister, Jeanette. Comprised of Pamela, Wanda, and Sheila, the trio appeared into the national spotlight with their debut album So I Can Love You, which reached number 43 on the Billboard Charts. The album’s title track reached number 3 in Billboard’s R&B category.

However, it was their collaboration with Earth, Wind & Fire that made them a pop icon. It won them a Grammy for Best R&B Performance. Their album Rejoice became their most successful, reaching number 1 on the charts, and was certified Platinum by the RIAA. Other albums like Sunbeam and Flowers reached the Gold certification.While Pamela became prominent at their height during the 1970s, she left the group and would rejoin them much later in 2000.