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Edward Patten

American singer
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Edward Patten was an American singer and a member of the renowned rhythm-and-blues and soul group Gladys Knight and the Pips. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Patten was a cousin of lead singer Gladys Knight and joined the group, which also included his cousin Merald Knight and William Guest. The Pips were known for their polished performances and vocal harmonies, contributing to hits like "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "Midnight Train to Georgia." The group achieved significant success throughout the 1960s and 1970s, earning induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Patten passed away in 2005.12

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