Sandra Crouch

Sandra Crouch (born July 1, 1942) is an American gospel music performer, drummer and songwriter.

Sandra Crouch
Born (1942-07-01) July 1, 1942
Los Angeles, California
GenresChristian
LabelsLight Records
Websitehttp://newchristmemorial.org//

Musical career

Crouch won a Grammy Award in 1984 for "Best Soul Gospel Performance, Female", and was nominated for a Grammy in 1986 in the category "Best Soul Gospel Performance, Duo, Group, Chorus or Choir" (co-nominee Jean Johnson) for her album Completely Yes.[1] During the late 1960s through the early 1970s, she played the tambourine on a number of Motown hits recorded in Los Angeles, including the Jackson 5's first hit, I Want You Back.[2]

Personal life

Crouch was born on July 1, 1942, in Los Angeles, California along with her twin brother Andraé.[3] Until his death in January 2015, she and her brother co-pastored Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ in Pacoima, California.[4] On the day of her brother's death, Crouch released 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."[5]

Discography
  • Gospel Legacy, 2008
  • With All Of My Heart, 1992
  • We're Waiting For You, 1985
  • Completely Yes, 1985 (Grammy nominee)
  • We Sing Praises, 1983 (Grammy winner)

With Lalo Schifrin

With The Fearless Flyers

  • The Fearless Flyers - "Barbara" (Vulf Records, 2018)
  • The Fearless Flyers - "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" (Vulf Records, 2018)

References
  1. "Tina, Whitney Top Picks for Annual Grammy Awards". Jet: 57, 60. 27 January 1986.
  2. Lecocq, Richard; Allard, Francois (2018). Michael Jackson All The Songs. London: Cassell. ISBN 9781788400572.
  3. Rober Jablon. "Andrae Crouch Obituary". The Associated Press. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  4. "Our Pastors". New Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
  5. "Legendary Gospel Artist Andrae Crouch Dies at 72". KTLA 5. January 8, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
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