Walter Hawkins
Walter Hawkins | |
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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 | |
| Birth name | Walter Lee Hawkins |
| Born | May 18, 1949 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | July 11, 2010 (aged 61) Ripon, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Pastor, singer, songwriter, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, keyboards |
| Years active | 1960s–2010 |
| Labels | Light, Birthright, Malaco, GospoCentric, Interscope, Coda Records |
| Formerly of | Tramaine 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. He was consecrated to the bishopric in 2000.