The Story Of The Edwin Hawkins Singers' 'Oh Happy Day'
Edwin Hawkins' use of contemporary sounds, a Latin groove, synthesizers and a soul-influenced lead vocal performance created a new model for gospel music.
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The Indelible Career Of Gospel Innovator Dr. Bobby Jones
The choirmaster is known as the "Ed Sullivan of gospel" and has helped launch the careers of artists like Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams.
The Boundary-Breaking Success Of Edwin Hawkins' 'Oh Happy Day'
Gospel singers look back at the legacy of choirmaster and four-time Grammy winner Edwin Hawkins, who died Monday at 74.