Columbia Center for Oral History Portal > Oral history interview with Gladys Knight and Merald "Bubba" Knight, 2011
Creator: | Knight, Gladys and Merald "Bubba" Knight | Project: | Apollo Theater oral history project (see all project interviews) | Phys. Desc. : | transcript 128 pages Mini DV file (145 minites) | Location: | Columbia Center for Oral History | Full CLIO record >> |
Biographical NoteR&B/Soul entertainers and humanitarians
Scope and ContentsBackground: born and entered early adulthood in Atlanta, Georgia; creation of musical act The Pips; discussion of band members Gladys Knight and brothers including Bubba, as well as cousins Edward Patten and William Guest; Uncle and manager James "Pip" Woods; encouragement of Knight's mother; radio success; performance at Apollo Theater in 1961 following the success of single Every Beat of My Heart; racial discrimination encountered on early tours; Frank Schiffman as mentor to band; professional work with: Charles "Pops" Atkins, Maurice King, Berry Gordy at Motown Records; early appearances of The Jackson 5; reminiscences of Apollo Theater performances; discussions of plans to found music and performance school
SubjectsAccess ConditionsCopyright by the Trustees of Columbia University of the City of New York and the Apollo Theater Foundation, 2012
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