Gladys Knight was born on this day 1944
Other celebrities who have their birthday today include actress Carey Mulligan, wrestler Seth Rollins and actor Jesse Bradford
Today, in 1944, singer Gladys Knight was born in Atlanta, Georgia.
The 75 year old is known as the Empress of Soul, and is a songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and author.
Knight is known for the hits she recorded during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s with her group Gladys Knight & the Pips, which included her brother, Merald Bubba Knight, sister Belinda, and cousins Edward Patten and William Guest.
Knight recorded two number-one Billboard Hot 100 singles, Midnight Train to Georgia and That’s What Friends Are For.
She has been married four times and has three children . Knight still performs and does extensive touring.
Other celebrities who have their birthday today include actress Carey Mulligan, wrestler Seth Rollins and actor Jesse Bradford.
Happy Birthday!
