Gospel Pioneer & Grammy winner Edwin Hawkins passed away. Hawkins died early Monday (Jan. 15) at his home. He had been suffering from pancreatic cancer according to his publicist. The Edwin Hawkins Singers crossed Gospel into the pop world with their song, “Oh Happy Day.”It went on to become a top 10 hit and won the Grammy for […]
Cedric Thompson brings home the Grammy for Best Traditional Gospel Album for his work on Oh Happy Day (Various Artists) Bill Hearn, Ken Levitan, Ken Pennell, Jack Rovner & Cedric Thompson, producers; EMI Gospel/Vector Recordings
