The Edwin Hawkins Singers were pioneers of contemporary gospel music The American gospel music star Edwin Hawkins has died at his home in California, at the age of 74. The Grammy-winning singer ...

Edwin Hawkins, the gospel star best known for the crossover hit “Oh Happy Day” and as a major force for contemporary inspirational music, died Monday at age 74. Last Thursday, Hawkins' family ...

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died Oct. 5 at his home in Hillsboro, Va. He was 86. The cause was prostate cancer, said his wife, Cynthia Elliott. Mr. Hawkins was once described by The Washington Post as a “dean” among the ...

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Al McCoy, the legendary Phoenix Suns announcer, has died. McCoy called Suns games for 51 years, a record tenure, from Connie ...

The band previously said they would continue performing after Hawkins died in March 2022 at the age of 50. Freese's first show with Foo Fighters will take place in New Hampshire on Wednesday ...