Perri "Pebbles" Reid

Perri Arlette Reid (or "Pebbles"; born August 29, 1964) is an American R&B and pop music singer-songwriter and businesswoman. She was famous for her hit songs "Girlfriend" (1987), "Mercedes Boy" (1988) and "Giving You the Benefit" (1990). Also, Reid created the contemporary R&B group TLC.  

Reid was born Perri Arlette McKissack, one of four siblings, to two mixed African American parents. 

Reid began using the name Sister Perri as part of a religious conversion.

Reid was born in Oakland, California.

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Category:1964 births
Category:African-American singers
Category:Singer-songwriters from California
Category:Singers from Oakland, California
Category:Living people