Gloria Gaynor

USA, 1965–now

American singer (b. 1943), sometimes billed as the Queen of Disco. Rooted in Motown-era rhythm and blues, she broke through with a disco reading of the Jackson 5's 'Never Can Say Goodbye' and recorded 'I Will Survive' (1978).

MusicRoots documents 1 artist who influenced Gloria Gaynor and 0 artists Gloria Gaynor influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Gloria Gaynor?

• The Jackson 5 — Rooted in Motown-era soul, Gaynor's breakthrough was a disco reinvention of the Jackson 5's 'Never Can Say Goodbye', bridging Motown into the disco era.