The Empress of Soul – Gladys Knight, who was the music guest on Strictly Come Dancing at the weekend, is proud to announce – due to high demand, the addition of a show at The Liverpool Echo Two on July 3rd 2019 as part of her U.K. Tour.
Gladys Knight, known for her collection of classic hits such as: Midnight Train To Georgia (which was honoured as one of “The Greatest Songs Of All Time” by Rolling Stone Magazine); Help Me Make It Through The Night; Licence To Kill (the official theme song to the James Bond film); The Way We Were; Baby Don’t Change Your Mind and You’re The Best Thing (that ever happened to me) plus her critically acclaimed latest album Where My Heart Belongs .
Gladys Knight began her music career in the 1950s when she performed alongside her brother, sister and cousins in ‘The Pips’. In 1959 saw the group take on a new name – Gladys Knight and The Pips, and they secured their first big hit in America with a cover version of Every Beat of My Heart. They received international recognition when they signed up to the world-famous Motown record label.
The award-winning singer, author, restaurateur and spokeswoman has recorded more than 40 albums and enjoyed No.1 hits on the Pop, Gospel, R&B and Contemporary charts. Gladys Knight has been honoured with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame; a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has dozens of television, film and theatre credits.
Tickets for the performance can be purchased from the Echo Arena Box office from Friday 12th October. Tickets are priced at £45, £57.50 and £65.