Gladys Knight

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Gladys Knight  American Singer

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Gladys Knight was previously married to Les Brown (1995 - 1997), Barry Hankerson (1974 - 1979) and James Newman (ex Spouse) (1960 - 1964).

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Gladys Knight is a 79 year old American Singer. Born Gladys Maria Knight on 17th May, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, she is famous for Gladys Knight & the Pips in a career that spans 1952–present and 1948–present. Her zodiac sign is Taurus.

Gladys Knight has been in an on-screen matchup with Tristan MacManus in Dancing with the Stars (2005).

Gladys Knight is a member of the following lists: Former Roman Catholics, American contraltos and American women singers.

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TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married423 years, 11 months11 years, 5 months4 years
Total423 years, 11 months11 years, 5 months4 years

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First NameGladys
Middle NameMaria
Last NameKnight
Full Name at BirthGladys Maria Knight
Alternative NameThe Empress of Soul
Birthday17th May, 1944
BirthplaceAtlanta, Georgia, USA
Height5' 3½" (161 cm)
BuildAverage
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBrown - Dark
Zodiac SignTaurus
SexualityStraight
ReligionMormon
EthnicityBlack
NationalityAmerican
Occupation TextSinger, Songwriter, Actress, Businesswoman, Author
OccupationSinger
Claim to FameGladys Knight & the Pips
Music Genre (Text)Motown sound, R&B, Smooth Soul, Pop Soul, Soft Rock, Gospel, Funk, Doo-Wop, Boogie, Soul, Pop
Music GenreR&B
Year(s) Active1953–present, 1952–present, 1948–present
Music StyleSoul, Urban, Motown, Pop-Soul, Smooth Soul, Disco, Quiet Storm
Music MoodElegant, Stylish, Intimate, Romantic, Earnest, Amiable/Good-Natured, Sensual, Exuberant, Poignant, Sweet, Sentimental, Passionate
InstrumentVocals
Instrument (text)Vocals, Piano
Record LabelVee-Jay, Motown, Buddah, Columbia, MCA, Verve
Associated ActsGladys Knight & the Pips, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole

Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944), known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American singer, songwriter, actress and businesswoman. A seven-time Grammy Award-winner, Knight recorded hits through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s with her family group Gladys Knight & the Pips, which included her brother Merald "Bubba" Knight and cousins William Guest and Edward Patten.

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