Here is Freda Payne’s brief biography. Freda Payne was born September 19, 1942 as Freda Charcelia Payne. So Freda Payne as of April 2009 is 66 years old who’s still looking hot on her 60’s. Freda Payne is an American born in Detroit, Michigan of the United States. She was known in a genre of R&B, Soul, Disco and Jazz. Freda Payne started her career as an artist in 1963 and is still actively performing today. Freda Payne is indeed a living legend.

Last night, Freda Payne performed Band of Gold on American Idol Season 8 stage. This week’s theme on Idol is Disco. Freda Payne was invited to sing her famous disco song Band of Gold during the American Idol April 22, 2009 results show wherein there was a double elimination.