Walter Hawkins

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Walter Hawkins
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[1]
Born	(1949-05-18)May 18, 1949[1] Oakland, California, U.S.[1]
Died	July 11, 2010(2010-07-11) (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.