Edwin Hawkins: Biography, Facts and Career
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Edwin Reuben Hawkins (August 19, 1943 – January 15, 2018) was an American gospel musician, pianist, vocalist, choir master, composer, and arranger. He was one of the originators of the urban contemporary gospel sound. As the leader of the Edwin Hawkins Singers, he was probably best known for his 1968 arrangement of "Oh Happy Day", which was included on the "Songs of the Century" list. In 1970, the Edwin Hawkins Singers made a second foray into the charts, backing folk singer Melanie on "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)".
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- Full name: Edwin Hawkins
- Born: 1943-08-18
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q1294669
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Edwin Reuben Hawkins (August 19, 1943 – January 15, 2018) was an American gospel musician, pianist, vocalist, choir master, composer, and arranger.
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Edwin Hawkins is United States.
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Edwin Hawkins was born on 1943-08-18.
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