According to the bellereport.com
Final Farewell to a Gospel Legend, Andrae Crouch
Pastor Marvin Winans and BeBe Winans minister in song during Musical Tribute
At West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles.
Erica Campbell center stage
TBR — The Gospel Community, Music Industry, Close Friends and Family Members gathered at the West Angeles Church of God In Christ, located at 3600 Crenshaw Blvd in Los Angeles, California Tuesday night to celebrate the life and legacy of Gospel Pioneer Andrae Crouch. Through songs, poems and memories, the Gospel Community gave their best through song, allowing their feelings to be known.
Performances were given by CeCe Winans, BeBe Winans, Shirley Caesar, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker, Kim Burrell, Erica Campbell, Israel Houghton, Ledisi and many more.
It was truly a memorable evening followed by a breathtaking homegoing service on Wednesday that compared to no other.
The funeral was officiated by Bishop Kenneth Ulmer, with a eulogy by Pastor Marvin Winans. The services included appearances and performances by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Yolanda Adams, Kurt Carr, Donnie McClurkin, Donald Lawrence, Karen Clark-Sheard, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Fred Hammond, BeBe Winans, CeCe Winans, Hezekiah Walker, Kirk Franklin, Dr. Bobby Jones, Kim Burrell, Pastor Shirley Ceasar, Byron Cage, Edwin Hawkins, Lynette Hawkins-Stephens, David and Nicole Binion, Erica Campbell, Smokey Norful, Richard Smallwood, Israel Houghton, Bryan Duncan, Ledisi, Tata Vega and more to be announced. An all-star band has been assembled by Mano Hanes and Bill Maxwell, including an 80-voice choir.
In addition, video tributes were also shown by Bishop T.D. Jakes, Kenneth Copeland and Michael W. Smith.
Pastor Marvin Winans, Kurt Carr and Donald Lawrence
Karen Clark Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole and Jackie Clark-Chisholm
Rev. Jesse Jackson and Music Legend Edwin Hawkins share a moment
Dr. Bobby Jones, Edwin Hawkins and Rev. Jesse Jackson
Fred Hammond and Eric Chambers
May we continue to keep the family of Andrae Crouch lifted before the Lord in prayer.
About Andraé Crouch
Andraé’s accolades include 7 Grammy Awards, 6 GMA Dove Awards, an Academy Award nomination for “The Color Purple,” induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His songs have been recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Paul Simon, and he worked as a producer and arranger with many of music’s top artists, including Michael Jackson, Madonna, Quincy Jones, Diana Ross, Elton John and many others. Andraé can also be heard on Michael Jackson’s hit singles “Man in the Mirror,” “Keep the Faith,” “Will You Be There” and “Earth Song.”
(Photos courtesy of Eric Chamb
