Gladys Knight

Date of Birth: May 28, 1944

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Gladys Knight, often referred to as the “Empress of Soul,” is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and began singing with her siblings at a young age. By the time she was seven, they had formed a musical group called “The Pips,” which would later evolve into “Gladys Knight & the Pips.” The group achieved major success in the 1960s and 1970s with hit songs such as “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye),” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine.” Knight’s career spans over six decades, and she has won seven Grammy Awards. Besides her musical career, she has also acted in several films and television shows. Knight’s influence on the music industry is profound, and her soulful voice continues to captivate audiences around the world.

5 Interesting Facts about Gladys Knight

1. Gladys Knight won her first singing competition at the age of seven on the television show “Ted Mack’s The Original Amateur Hour.”

2. She is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, inducted in 1996 along with The Pips.

3. Knight is a staunch humanitarian, having supported various causes, including the American Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society.

4. She has eight Grammy Awards to her name, including one for her collaboration with Dionne Warwick, Elton John, and Stevie Wonder on the song “That’s What Friends Are For.”

5. Apart from music, Knight is a successful restaurateur, co-owning a chain of chicken and waffle restaurants called “Gladys Knight’s Chicken & Waffles.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Gladys Knight

1. “Soul is just that inner spirit. It’s what God gave you.”

2. “If all I do in my life is soothe someone’s spirit with a song, then let me do that and I’m happy.”

3. “Sometimes the best way to get to someone is to sing the message.”

4. “Music is my way of expressing my feelings and my way of expressing my heart.”

5. “Every day is a new day, and you’ll never be able to find happiness if you don’t move on.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Gladys Knight is estimated to be around $28 million.

Children

Gladys Knight has three children: 1. James “Jimmy” Gaston Newman III, from her first marriage to James Newman. 2. Kenya Newman, from her second marriage to Barry Hankerson. 3. Shanga Hankerson, also from her marriage to Barry Hankerson.