Edwin Hawkins, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edwin Hawkins

American musician

Date of Birth: 18-Aug-1943

Place of Birth: Oakland, California, United States

Date of Death: 15-Jan-2018

Profession: singer, pianist, songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Edwin Reuben Hawkins (August 19, 1943 – January 15, 2018) was an American gospel musician, pianist, choir master, composer, and arranger.
He was one of the originators of the urban contemporary gospel sound.
He (as leader of the Edwin Hawkins Singers) was probably best known for his arrangement of "Oh Happy Day" (1968–69), which was included on the "Songs of the Century" list.
The Edwin Hawkins Singers made a second foray into the charts exactly one year later, backing folk singer Melanie on "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)".