Hawkins was best known for his groundbreaking gospel arrangements and won four Grammys over the course of his career. He is credited with transforming the contemporary gospel music scene into what it ...

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Hawkins, credited as a founder of modern gospel music, was 74. Hawkins, credited as a founder of modern gospel music, was 74. NEW YORK (AP) — Edwin Hawkins, the gospel star best known for the ...

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NEW YORK (AP) - 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. Hawkins died at his ...