Walter Hawkins

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.
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 nameWalter Lee Hawkins[1]
Born(1949-05-18)May 18, 1949[1]
Oakland, California, U.S.[1]
DiedJuly 11, 2010(2010-07-11) (aged 61)
Ripon, California, U.S.
GenresGospel
Occupation(s)Pastor, singer, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, keyboards
Years active1960s–2010
LabelsLight, Birthright, Malaco, GospoCentric, Interscope, Coda Records
Formerly ofTramaine 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.

  1. ^ a b c California Birth Index. "Walter Lee Hawkins, Born 05/18/1949 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved March 27, 2015.