Andraé Crouch

Andraé Crouch
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Short Name: Andraé Crouch
Full Name: Crouch, Andraé, 1942-2015
Birth Year: 1942
Death Year: 2015

Born in San Francisco on July 1, 1942, and raised in Los Angeles, Andraé Edward Crouch was the son of bivocational-pastor parents Benjamin and Catherine Crouch. He has recounted that he received the gift of music as a child, when his father was called as a guest preacher and pastoral candidate to a small rural church that had no musicians. He began playing for them at the age of 11. He wrote his first gospel song at 14, and formed his first band, the COGICS, in 1960.

In 1965 he formed The Disciples, which lasted until 1979, and as a protegé of Audrey Mieir, Ralph Carmichael, and other leading Contemporary Christian Music artists of the time, went on to win a total of nine Grammies, and numerous other awards. He wrote his first well-known song, "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power", at the age of 15, but most of his songs that have gained congregational currency flowed from the years when he was active with The Disciples. After The Disciples were disbanded, Crouch continued his recording and performing career, and also became more active in church ministries.

After his parents died (1993-94), with his twin sister Sandra he took over the pastorate at the church his parents had led, New Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ in Pacoima, California. In December, 2014, Crouch was hospitalized for treatment of pneumonia and congestive heart failure, and on January 3, 2015, he was readmitted to the hospital following a heart attack. He died there five days later, at the age of 72. His twin sister and co-pastor Sandra Crouch issued the following statement: "Today my twin brother, womb-mate and best friend went home to be with the Lord. Please keep me, my family and our church family in your prayers. I tried to keep him here but God loved him best."

Wikipedia Biography

Andraé Edward Crouch /ˈɑːndreɪ/ (July 1, 1942 – January 8, 2015) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, arranger, record producer and pastor. Referred to as "the father of modern gospel music" by contemporary Christian and gospel music professionals, Crouch was known for his compositions "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power", "My Tribute (To God Be the Glory)" and "Soon and Very Soon". He collaborated on some of his recordings with famous and popular artists such as Stevie Wonder, El DeBarge, Philip Bailey, Chaka Khan, and Sheila E., as well as the vocal group Take 6, and many popular artists covered his material, including Bob Dylan, Barbara Mandrell, Paul Simon, Elvis Presley and Little Richard. In the 1980s and 1990s, he was known as the "go-to" producer for superstars who sought a

Texts by Andraé Crouch (23)sort descendingAsAuthority LanguagesInstances
A Dios sea la gloriaAndraé Crouch (Author)Spanish2
Always remember Jesus, JesusAndraé Crouch, b. 1942 (Author)English4
Bless the Lord, O my soul, And all that is within me, Bless His holy Name (Crouch)Andrae Crouch (Author)English27
Can't nobody do me like JesusAndraé Crouch (Author)English5
Como agradecer a Jesus o que fez por mim?Andraé Crouch (Author)Portuguese2
¿Cómo agradecer lo que hiceste en mi favor?Andraé Crouch (Author)Spanish2
Grande es su poderAndraé Crouch, 1945-2015 (Author)Spanish2
How can I say thanks for the things you have done for meAndraé Crouch (Author)26
I don't know why Jesus loved meA. C. (Author)English2
Jesus is the answer for the world todayA. C. (Author)English3
I'm gonna keep on singingA.C. (Author)English2
I've had many tears and sorrowsAndraé Crouch, 1942-2015 (Author)English12
Let the church say, "Amen"Andraé Crouch (Author)English2
Muchas veces he pensadoAndraé Crouch (Author)Spanish2
O it is Jesus. Yes, it is Jesus.Andraé Crouch, b.1942 (Author)English5
Soon and very soon we are going to see the KingAndraé Crouch (Author)English55
Take me back. Take me back, dear LordAndraé Crouch (Author)English2
The blood that Jesus shed for me, Way back on CalvaryAndraé Crouch, b. 1942 (Author)English27
The Potter saw a vesselAndraé Crouch (Author)English3
Through, it all, Through it allAndraé Crouch (Author)11
To God be the glory, To God be the gloryAndraé Crouch (Author)10
When trouble is in my wayAndraé Crouch (Author)English2
Wnet nadejdzie dzieńAndraé Crouch (Author)Polish2

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