Gladys Knight & the Pips

Q: Who influenced Gladys Knight & the Pips?

Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson. Each connection on MusicRoots cites a published source.

USA, 1953–1989

American group formed in Atlanta, recording for Motown and then Buddah. Gladys Knight's gospel-derived lead is heard on 'Midnight Train to Georgia' and their version of 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine'.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Gladys Knight & the Pips and 0 artists Gladys Knight & the Pips influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Gladys Knight & the Pips?

Sam Cooke — Coming up on the R&B circuit opening for Sam Cooke, the group absorbed his effortless gospel-to-pop grace.
Jackie Wilson — Jackie Wilson was among the R&B headliners the young Pips supported and modelled their showmanship on.