Gladys Knight
Gladys Maria Knight
Gladys Knight is an American singer from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1952.
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter, Actor
- From
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Born
- May 28, 1944
- Years active
- 1952–present
Early life
An Atlanta native and child gospel prodigy, Gladys Knight led the family group Gladys Knight & the Pips to stardom on Motown and Buddah Records.
Career
Hits like "Midnight Train to Georgia," "Neither One of Us," and the James Bond theme "Licence to Kill" cemented her as one of soul's great storytelling vocalists.
Major achievements
She has won seven Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Legacy
The "Empress of Soul," Gladys Knight is one of the most enduring and emotionally resonant voices in R&B history.
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