Group

The Harlettes

Bette Midler’s backup vocalists

From: New York, United States
Since: present
Releases: 0

About

The Harlettes, also known as The Staggering Harlettes, is a trio of backup singers who support Bette Midler during her live musical performances. The Harlettes' line-up has changed many times since their inception.

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Members

Gail Kantor 1971–1972 · former
Melissa Manchester 1971–1972 · former
Merle Miller 1971–1972, 1977–1977 · former
Robin Grean 1972–1975 · former
Charlotte Crossley 1972–1978 · former
Sharon Redd 1972–1978 · former
Ula Hedwig 1975–1978, 1980–1980, 1982–1983 · former
Katey Sagal 1978–1978, 1982–1983 · former
Franny Eisenberg 1978–1980 · former
Linda Hart 1978–1980, 1982–1983 · former
Jocelyn Brown 1979–1980 · former
Paulette McWilliams 1979–1980 · former
Diva Gray 1980–1980 · former
Joanne Harris 1980–1980 · former
Siobhan O'Carroll 1983–1983 · former
Helena Springs 1983–1983 · former
Jenifer Lewis 1983–1984 · former
Melanie Taylor 1993–2000 · former
Carol Hatchett 1993–2000, 2015–2015 · former
Rhae Ann Theriault 1993–2001 · former
Nicolette Hart 2003–2005, 2015–2015 · former
Kamilah Marshall 2003–2009 · former
Kyra Da Costa 2003–2009, 2015–2015 · former
Aléna Watters 2007–2008 · former
Jordan Ballard 2007–2009 · former

Links

Reference

Vocal supporting musician

Bette Midler now

Also known as

M.G.M. · The Red Light District · The Staggering Harlettes

Identifiers

MusicBrainz: e6d9e13a-36d1-4d7e-839b-2f9aaad90545

Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.