Edwin Hawkins

Edwin Hawkins
The Edwin Hawkins Singers performing
at the 1970 Edison Awards
Background information
Born
Edwin Reuben Hawkins

(1943-08-19)August 19, 1943
Oakland, California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 15, 2018(2018-01-15) (aged 74)
Pleasanton, California, U.S.
GenresGospel
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, producer
InstrumentsVocals, keyboards
Years active1960s–1990s
LabelsPavilion, Buddah, Myrrh
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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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