Gladys Knight
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Gladys Knight is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and author who is best known for her role as the lead vocalist of Gladys Knight & the Pips, one of the most successful R&B groups in the 1960s and 1970s. With hits such as "Midnight Train to Georgia", "Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)", and "If I Were Your Woman", the group earned seven Grammy Awards and 25 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1944, Knight began her music career at the age of seven, when she won the grand prize on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour television show. She formed The Pips with her brother, sister, and two cousins in 1952, and the group was eventually signed by Motown Records in 1966. They released their first single with the label, "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", in 1967, which became their first top 10 hit.
Over the years, Knight has released several solo albums and collaborated with many artists such as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder. In addition, she made guest appearances on several television shows, including The Jamie Foxx Show and Las Vegas. In 2012, she published her autobiography, "Between Each Line of Pain and Glory: My Life Story".
Knight has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. She has also received many awards for her contributions to the music industry, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In recent years, she has continued to perform and tour, showing no signs of slowing down.
Gladys Knight's soulful voice and timeless music continue to inspire and entertain fans around the world. Her influence on R&B and soul music is undeniable, and her legacy will live on for generations to come.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1944, Knight began her music career at the age of seven, when she won the grand prize on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour television show. She formed The Pips with her brother, sister, and two cousins in 1952, and the group was eventually signed by Motown Records in 1966. They released their first single with the label, "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", in 1967, which became their first top 10 hit.
Over the years, Knight has released several solo albums and collaborated with many artists such as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder. In addition, she made guest appearances on several television shows, including The Jamie Foxx Show and Las Vegas. In 2012, she published her autobiography, "Between Each Line of Pain and Glory: My Life Story".
Knight has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. She has also received many awards for her contributions to the music industry, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In recent years, she has continued to perform and tour, showing no signs of slowing down.
Gladys Knight's soulful voice and timeless music continue to inspire and entertain fans around the world. Her influence on R&B and soul music is undeniable, and her legacy will live on for generations to come.
Website: http://gladysknight.com/
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