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

Sandra Crouch
Born	(1942-07-01) July 1, 1942 (age 80) Los Angeles, California
Genres	Christian
Labels	Light Records
Website	http://newchristmemorial.org//

Musical career

Crouch won a Grammy Award in 1984 for "Best Soul Gospel Performance, Female" for the 1983 album, "We Sing Praises," 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 the song, Completely Yes from the 1985 album, "We're Waiting." [1] During the late 1960s through the early 1970s, she played the tambourine on a number of Motown recording sessions in Los Angeles, including the Jackson 5 hits I Want You Back and ABC.[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

• Rock Requiem (Verve, 1971)

With The Fearless Flyers

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

References

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