Walter Hawkins

For other people named Walter Hawkins, see Walter Hawkins (disambiguation).

Walter Hawkins
Hawkins performed on stage in the East Room of the White House, where he was joined on stage by his brother Edwin, Tuesday, June 17, 2008, in honor of Black Music Month.
Background information
Born
Walter Lee Hawkins

(1949-05-18)May 18, 1949
Oakland, California, U.S.
DiedJuly 11, 2010(2010-07-11) (aged 61)
Ripon, California, U.S.
GenresGospel
OccupationsPastor, singer, songwriter, producer
InstrumentsVocals, piano, keyboards
Years active1960s–2010
LabelsLight, Birthright, Malaco, GospoCentric, Interscope, Coda Records
Formerly ofTramaine Hawkins, Edwin Hawkins, Andraé Crouch

Walter Lee Hawkins (May 18, 1949 – July 11, 2010) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, composer, and pastor. An influential figure in urban contemporary gospel music, his career spanned more than four decades. Hawkins won one Grammy from a sum of eight nominations.

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