Gladys Horton
American singer (1945-2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gladys Catherine Horton (May 30, 1945[2] – January 26, 2011[1]) was an American R&B and pop singer, notable for being the founder and lead singer of the all-female vocal group the Marvelettes, the first successful Motown girl group.[3]
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Gladys Horton | |
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Born | Gladys Catherine Horton (1945-05-30)May 30, 1945[lower-alpha 1] Gainesville, Florida, U.S. |
Died | January 26, 2011(2011-01-26) (aged 65) |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California, U.S. |
Children | 3 |
Musical career | |
Genres | Rhythm and blues, rock and roll, pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, dancer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1960–2009 |
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