Gladys Knight & the Pips Knight & the Pips embarked on their final tour in 1988 and disbanded upon its conclusion, as Gladys Knight decided she wanted to pursue a solo career, ending a 37-year tenure. Following the group's amicable disbandment in 1989, Edward Patten and William Guest formed their own production company in Detroit, titled Guest and Patten Productions, later renamed the Crew Entertainment Company. Patten was diagnosed with diabetes, which led to amputations on his legs and being confined to a wheelchair. He later died of complications from the disease on February 25, 2005 in Livonia, Michigan. William Guest continued to lead the
James House (singer) Broken Wing", which House co-wrote. House also contributed three songs to Steve Holy's debut album "Blue Moon". He also co-wrote six songs on Steve Azar's 2009 album "Slide On Over Here", on which he also played acoustic guitar, percussion and sang backing vocals. In 2012, House co-wrote The Mavericks' single "Born to Be Blue". In 2012, House formed the duo Troubadour Kings with John Brannen. Their debut album, "Heartache Town", was released in June 2012. Notes: James House (singer) James Andrew House (born March 22, 1955) is an American country music artist. Originally a member of a group called the