Pop Singer. He was a member of Gladys Knight & the Pips, which was comprised of Knight; her brother, Merald "Bubba" Knight; and their cousins William Guest and Patten. They recorded for Motown from 1966-1973 and for Buddah Records from 1973-77. They later recorded for CBS until breaking up in 1989. The group, whose hits included I Heard It Through the Grapevine and Midnight Train to Georgia, won four Grammys and was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Patten, known for his high tenor voice, joined the group in 1959. He was also one of the founders of Crew Records, based in Detroit and Atlanta, and sang backup for the label's recording artists. He died a few days after suffering a stroke.
Pop Singer. He was a member of Gladys Knight & the Pips, which was comprised of Knight; her brother, Merald "Bubba" Knight; and their cousins William Guest and Patten. They recorded for Motown from 1966-1973 and for Buddah Records from 1973-77. They later recorded for CBS until breaking up in 1989. The group, whose hits included I Heard It Through the Grapevine and Midnight Train to Georgia, won four Grammys and was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Patten, known for his high tenor voice, joined the group in 1959. He was also one of the founders of Crew Records, based in Detroit and Atlanta, and sang backup for the label's recording artists. He died a few days after suffering a stroke.
Bio by: Ron Moody
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