🎵ResultsGladys Knight & the PipsSeptember 4, 1952Lineup⭐⭐⭐⭐🔗 ShareThe vocal group The Pips was formed at the birthday party of Gladys Knight's brother, Merald “Bubba” Knight. After their first major hit, “Every Beat of My Heart,” reached number six in 1961, the group was renamed Gladys Knight & The Pips.Gladys Knight & the PipsAugust 20, 1973Recording⭐⭐⭐🔗 ShareGladys Knight & the Pips released the single “Midnight Train to Georgia”.