Singer Gladys Knight is born in Atlanta, Georgia.
At a Glance
- Date
- 28 May 1944
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Key people
- Gladys Knight
- Category
- Music
- Source
- Recordings; biographical records · Britannica
What It Meant Then
As leader of the Pips she became one of soul music's most enduring voices.
What It Means Now
Knight's career has spanned six decades of American popular music.
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