Gladys Horton

Gladys Horton
Horton in 1963
Born
Gladys Catherine Horton

(1945-05-30)May 30, 1945
Gainesville, Florida, U.S.
DiedJanuary 26, 2011(2011-01-26) (aged 65)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California, U.S.
Children3
Musical career
GenresRhythm and blues, rock and roll, pop
Occupation(s)Singer, dancer
InstrumentVocals
Years active1960–2009

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.