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Gladys Knight
American singer (born 1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944) is an American singer, actress and songwriter. She is called the "Empress of Soul",[1][2] She was the lead singer of the music group The Pips.
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![]() Knight in concert at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California, on October 12, 2006. | |
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Birth name | Gladys Maria Knight |
Also known as | The Empress of Soul |
Born | (1944-05-28) May 28, 1944 (age 80) |
Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
Genres | R&B, soul, gospel |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, humanitarian, author |
Years active | 1952–present |
Labels | Vee-Jay, Motown, Buddah, Columbia, MCA, Verve |
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