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Legendary Send-Off for Andrae’ Crouch Memorial Celebrations Of Life! 

Andrae Crouch (January 21, 2015—LOS ANGELES, CA) – Gospel legend Andrae’ Crouch’s life was celebrated over two days.  Thousands from all over the world paid their respects on January 20 and 21st at West Angeles Church of God In Christ, Los Angeles.  Music legends gave a historic send-off to the man who revolutionized Gospel music an referred to as “the father of modern gospel music” by contemporary Christian and Gospel music professionals

The celebrations included appearances and performances by Stevie Wonder, Tyler Perry, Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Donnie McClurkin, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Edwin Hawkins, Fred Hammond, Erica Campbell, Dr. Bobby Jones, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Kurt Carr, Donald Lawrence, Karen Clark-Sheard, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Hezekiah Walker, Kirk Franklin, Kim Burrell, Byron Cage,  Smokey Norful, Richard Smallwood, Israel Houghton, Ledisi, David & Nicole Binion, Tata Vega, Kristle Murden, Tommy Sims, Jonathan Butler, and many more.  Bishop Kenneth Ulmer officiated the funeral and Pastor Marvin Winans gave the eulogy, as well as performed.  A message from President Barack Obama was included in the 6-page color program.

 

BET Network streamed both services “LIVE” and video tributes shown by Bishop T.D. Jakes, Kenneth Copeland and Michael W. Smith.

Yolanda Adams and Stevie Wonder, TaTa Vega and CeCe Winans

 

Stevie Wonder, Yolanda Adams, Tata Vega and CeCe Winans

LOS ANGELES, JANUARY 20: Andrae Crouch celebration and memorial service at the Church of God in Christ on January 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie Goodloe/PictureGroup)

Donnie McClurkin and Bebe Winans

LOS ANGELES, JANUARY 20: Andrae Crouch celebration and memorial service at the Church of God in Christ on January 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie Goodloe/PictureGroup)

Marvin Winans, Donnie McClurkin, Bebe Winans as the Donnie McClurkin & The Disciples Tribute Ensemble