Gladys Horton
Gladys Horton | |
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Horton in 1963 | |
| Born | Gladys Catherine Horton May 30, 1945 Gainesville, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | January 26, 2011 (aged 65) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| 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 | Vocals |
| Years active | 1960–2009 |
Gladys Catherine Horton (May 30, 1945 – January 26, 2011) 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.