Gladys Knight has revealed she is scaling back her live concerts as she transitions "into the next stage" of her career and life. The 82-year-old singer, who has spent this year on tour, intends to reduce her future performances after a music career that has spanned seven decades. The performer, known for hits like “Midnight Train To Georgia” and “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”, thanked her fans for their support over the years.
In a statement, she said: “After much soul searching, I’ve decided that I will be easing into fewer performances while focusing on transitioning into the next stage of my career and life moving forward. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 30-day free trial. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
Knight rejected these claims in a statement, saying: “I’m sorry that my health and performances have been misrepresented. Knight, from Atlanta, Georgia, won The Original Amateur Hour TV contest at the age of eight and began performing with her family band, The Pips. Their debut album was released in 1960 when Knight was 16 years old.
She began her solo career in the late 1970s and recorded the theme song for the James Bond film Licence To Kill in 1989. Knight has received numerous honours throughout her career including inductions into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and Vocal Group Hall Of Fame with The Pips. Rolling Stone magazine ranked her as one of the top 100 best singers of all time in 2010.
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