Gladys Knight & the Pips cousin, Edward Patten and a non-relative, Langston George in 1959. This lineup produced the group's first hit single, "Every Beat of My Heart". After the single was released on three different labels, they changed their name to "Gladys Knight & the Pips" in 1961. Langston George left the same year and Gladys Knight left in 1962 to start a family with musician Jimmy Newman. Knight rejoined in 1964 and this lineup continued until the group's disbandment in 1989. The group reached commercial success after signing with Motown Records in 1966. After a year and a half, the group recorded 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