9.9

9.9 was an American R&B  group  formed in the mid-1980s. The group consisted of members Margo Thunder (Lead Singer), Leslie Jones (1962-2013), and Wanda Perry. They started out as backing vocalist for Richard “Dimples” Fields.

The group formed in 1985 in Boston, Massachusetts. They signed to RCA Records and released their first album 9.9. The single “All of Me for All of reached No.5 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

9.9’s album reached No.79 on the U.S. Billboard 200  and No.15 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. 9.9 released a second single titled “I Like The Way You Dance.

Leslie Jones passed on July 5, 2013; she was survived by two children and four grandchildren. Wanda Perry is married with two children. She is also a minister and has recorded several gospel albums available on iTunes.

Margo’s life began in high school where she met Wanda Perry and Leslie Jones. From day one, it was perfect harmony and chemistry. Their first gig as a trio was for the incomparable boxer, Joe Frazier who had a very brief musical stint in the 1970’s. Then the girls were contacted by ‘80s soul singer Richard ‘Dimples’ Fields who was searching for background singers to take out on tour. The tour led them to their first record deal as a group with RCA Records. They went by the name of 9.9, which was a tenth of a point away from pure perfection.

Margo still never gave up on her dream. She recorded the platinum-selling “If My Sister’s In Trouble” with the group Lady Soul for the soundtrack to the movie Sister Act.

Margo is recording as a solo act and released a single titled “Mistreated”.