Andraé Edward Crouch (born July 1, 1942, in San Francisco, California ), is an American Gospel musician, recording artist, songwriter, arranger and record producer.
Andrae and his twin sister Sandra were born July 1, 1942 in Los Angeles, California. His father pastored Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ (COGIC) and it was there where Andrae was steeped in gospel music, playing piano and singing before he was 10 years old.
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Andraé Edward Crouch (born July 1, 1942, in San Francisco, California ), is an American Gospel musician, recording artist, songwriter, arranger and record producer.
Andrae and his twin sister Sandra were born July 1, 1942 in Los Angeles, California. His father pastored Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ (COGIC) and it was there where Andrae was steeped in gospel music, playing piano and singing before he was 10 years old.
Crouch's first group was the Church of God in Christ Singers (COGICS) in 1960, which included Billy Preston who later played organ for Ray Charles, Little Richard, The Beatles and Eric Clapton and who also had a major secular solo career. One singer, Blinky Williams was a Motown act, opening for the Temptations with Chuck Jackson. The COGICS were the first group to record the song "The Blood".
Crouch founded the Disciples in 1965 with Perry Morgan, and Bili Thedford. The group became a frequent attraction at "Monday Night Sing" concerts in southern California...
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