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Rochelle Fleming, Singer With ‘Let No Man Put Asunder’ Disco Act First Choice Dies at 72
Richelle “Rochelle” Fleming-Finney, co-founder and lead vocalist of Philadelphia disco-soul group First Choice, has died aged 72. Her death was announced on her Instagram page; she died in Philadelphia on 5 November 2026.
Fleming formed First Choice with fellow Overbrook High School students, and the group broke through in 1973 with “Armed and Extremely Dangerous”. Their songs included “Doctor Love” and “Let No Man Put Asunder”, which was later sampled by several artists and covered by Mary J. Blige. First Choice released six albums before splitting in 1980; Fleming continued as a solo performer and reunited with the group on two occasions.
In short
- First Choice singer Rochelle Fleming-Finney has died aged 72.
- The Philadelphia group broke through with “Armed and Extremely Dangerous”.
- “Let No Man Put Asunder” influenced later dance and hip-hop artists.