Edwin Hawkins
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Edwin Hawkins
Summary
Edwin Hawkins is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oakland[2]. He was born on August 19, 1943[3]. He passed away in Pleasanton[4]. He died on January 15, 2018[5]. He worked as a singer[6], pianist[7], songwriter[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (367 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Oakland[2], Edwin Hawkins…
- Edwin Hawkins died in Pleasanton[4].
- Edwin Hawkins was born on August 19, 1943[3].
- Edwin Hawkins died on January 15, 2018[5].
- Edwin Hawkins held citizenship in United States[11].
- English was Edwin Hawkins's native language[12].
- Edwin Hawkins is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
- Edwin Hawkins's professions included singer[6].
- Edwin Hawkins worked as a pianist[7].
- Edwin Hawkins's professions included songwriter[8].
- Edwin Hawkins worked as a composer[9].
- Edwin Hawkins's field of work was music[14].
- Edwin Hawkins's field of work was singing[15].
- Edwin Hawkins's field of work was piano performance[16].
- Edwin Hawkins received the Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance[17].
- Edwin Hawkins received the Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance[18].
- Edwin Hawkins received the Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Contemporary[19].
- Edwin Hawkins received the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album[20].
- Edwin Hawkins is recorded as male[21].
- Edwin Hawkins's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Edwin Hawkins's genre is gospel music[23].
- Edwin Hawkins's genre is contemporary Christian music[24].
- Edwin Hawkins's genre is rhythm and blues[25].
- Edwin Hawkins's record label is recorded as Myrrh Records[26].
- Edwin Hawkins's Commons category is recorded as Edwin Hawkins Singers[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1943-08-18[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2018-01-15[31]
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Genre(s): contemporary gospel, gospel[32]
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Community tags: contemporary gospel, gospel[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 4bd05ded-98a4-43a0-8cea-3101d91c77fa[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Oakland[2], Edwin Hawkins… he was born on August 19, 1943[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13]. English was his native language[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6], pianist[7], songwriter[8], and composer[9]. Fields of work include music[14], a type of arts[35]; singing[15], a type of activity[36]; and piano performance[16], a field of study[37].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance[17], a class of award[38]; Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Contemporary[19], a class of award[39]; and Grammy Award for Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album[20], a class of award[40].
Death and Burial
Edwin Hawkins died on January 15, 2018[5]. He died in Pleasanton[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[41].
Why It Matters
Edwin Hawkins ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (367 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Edwin Hawkins born?
Edwin Hawkins's place of birth was Oakland[2].
Where did Edwin Hawkins die?
Edwin Hawkins died in Pleasanton[4].
What did Edwin Hawkins do for work?
Edwin Hawkins worked as singer[6], pianist[7], songwriter[8], and composer[9].
What awards did Edwin Hawkins receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance[17], Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance[18], Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Contemporary[19], and Grammy Award for Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album[20].