Sandra Crouch facts for kids

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

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." 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."

Personal life

Sandra Crouch was born on July 1, 1942, in Los Angeles, California along with her twin brother Andraé. Until his death in January 2015, she and her brother co-pastored Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ in Pacoima, California. 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."

Crouch died on March 17, 2024, at the age of 81.

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)