EntertainmentAmerican1944 – present
Gladys Knight
The Empress of Soul; legendary soul and R&B singer with The Pips
Biography
An American singer, songwriter, and actress known as 'The Empress of Soul,' Gladys Knight is best known for her powerful vocals and her work with the group Gladys Knight & the Pips, which produced numerous hit songs throughout the 1960s-1980s.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1944
Thinking about the name
Knight
English origin
“A direct adoption of the English word for a medieval warrior and nobleman, Knight carries associations with courage, nobility, and moral virtue. As a given name, it appeals to parents seeking strong, aspirational qualities for their child, with a literary and heroic resonance.”