Biography:

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.” ^[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

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 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]

On March 17, 2024, Pastor Kenneth Cook of the New Christ Memorial Church announced the passing of Sandra Crouch, at 12 P.M. PST.

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