Pearly Gates (singer)

Pearly Gates
Billups in 2007
Billups in 2007
Background information
Birth nameViola Billups
Born (1946-07-04) July 4, 1946 (age 78)
OriginAlabama, United States
Genresdisco, Dance-pop, soul
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1960s–present
LabelsPolydor Records, RCA Records, Bronze Records, Funkin' Marvellous, Nightmare, Centre City Records

Viola Billups (born July 4, 1946), known by her stage name Pearly Gates, is an American disco and soul singer and member of girl group The Flirtations.