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Sandra Crouch

Sandra Elaine Crouch was an American gospel music performer, drummer, songwriter and pastor.

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Sandra Crouch
Background information
Born
Sandra Elaine Crouch

(1942-07-01)July 1, 1942
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 17, 2024(2024-03-17) (aged 81)
Los Angeles, California
GenresChristian, gospel, soul, pop, R&B
OccupationsMusician, songwriter, pastor
InstrumentsVocals, drums, percussion
Years activec. 1960–2024
LabelsLight, Sparrow

Sandra Elaine Crouch (July 1, 1942 – March 17, 2024) was an American gospel music performer, drummer, songwriter and pastor.

Musical career

Crouch won a Grammy Award in 1984 in the category Best Soul Gospel Performance, Female for her 1983 album We Sing Praises. She 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 her 1985 album We're Waiting.1 Her 1992 album With All of My Heart was nominated for a Grammy award in the category Best Gospel Album by a Choir or Chorus.2 She won two GMA Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association for her 1983 and 1992 albums.2

Her early works, starting around 1960, include songwriting and performing alongside her twin brother Andraé Crouch in the gospel group The COGICS and later in Andraé Crouch & The Disciples.3 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".4 Her session credits include recordings with Neil Diamond and Janis Joplin.3

Personal life

Sandra 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 were co-pastors at the New Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ in Pacoima, California.5 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."67 After her brother passed, she continued her work as senior pastor.2

Crouch died on March 17, 2024, at the age of 81.8

Discography

  • We Sing Praises (1983), Grammy winner
  • We're Waiting (1985)
  • "Completely Yes" (1985), Grammy nominee
  • With All of My Heart (1992), Grammy nominee
  • Gospel Legacy (2008)

With Lalo Schifrin

With The Fearless Flyers

  • "Barbara" (2018)
  • "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" (2018)
References

References

  1. "Tina, Whitney Top Picks for Annual Grammy Awards". Jet. 69 (10): 57–60. January 27, 1986.
  2. Ashley Iasimone (March 24, 2024). "Sandra Crouch, Grammy-Winning Gospel Musician, Dies at 81". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 25, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  3. Brandon Woolum (March 25, 2024). "GRAMMY Award Winning Gospel Singer Sandra Crouch Dies At 81". CCM Magazine. Archived from the original on April 29, 2025. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  4. Lecocq, Richard; Allard, Francois (2018). Michael Jackson All The Songs. London: Cassell (Octopus). ISBN 9781788400572.
  5. "Our Pastors". New Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ. Archived from the original on February 11, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
  6. "Legendary Gospel Artist Andrae Crouch Dies at 72". Los Angeles Times. January 8, 2015. Archived from the original on July 31, 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2015 – via KTLA 5.
  7. Robert Jablon. "Andrae Crouch Obituary". The Associated Press. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 5, 2015 – via tributes.com.
  8. "Sandra Crouch, Grammy-Winning Gospel Artist & Twin of Andraé Crouch, Passes Away at 81". getuperica.com. March 19, 2024. Archived from the original on March 20, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
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