The Composer of a Song Performed at Michael Jackson's Memorial Has Passed Away
Andrae Crouch, the gospel singer, passed away on January 8th from a heart attack at the age of 72. Known as the father of contemporary gospel music, he had worked as a producer and arranger with artists such as Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Madonna, and Michael Jackson.
One of his most well-known musical contributions was singing on Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror." His voice can also be heard on "Keep the Faith," "Will You Be There," and "Earth Song," other songs by the King of Pop. Andrae and his choir also came on stage at the conclusion of Michael Jackson's powerful performance of "Man in the Mirror" at the 1988 Grammy Awards to perform the song's choral section.
Andrae also wrote many gospel songs, including "Soon and Very Soon," which was performed at Michael Jackson's memorial service in July 2009. During that service, as this gospel song was sung, Michael Jackson's coffin was carried by his brothers into the hall and placed in front of the stage.
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Andrae Crouch, the gospel singer, passed away on January 8th from a heart attack at the age of 72. Known as the father of contemporary gospel music, he had worked as a producer and arranger with artists such as Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Madonna, and Michael Jackson.
One of his most well-known musical contributions was singing on Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror." His voice can also be heard on "Keep the Faith," "Will You Be There," and "Earth Song," other songs by the King of Pop. Andrae and his choir also came on stage at the conclusion of Michael Jackson's powerful performance of "Man in the Mirror" at the 1988 Grammy Awards to perform the song's choral section.
Andrae also wrote many gospel songs, including "Soon and Very Soon," which was performed at Michael Jackson's memorial service in July 2009. During that service, as this gospel song was sung, Michael Jackson's coffin was carried by his brothers into the hall and placed in front of the stage.
Source: eMJey.com / eurweb