Edwin Hawkins was an American songwriter, pianist, and singer, born on August 18, 1943, in Oakland, California. He is best known for his contributions to gospel music and for popularizing contemporary gospel with his hit song "Oh Happy Day." His unique style combined traditional gospel with contemporary rhythms, making it accessible to a broader audience. Hawkins passed away on January 15, 2018, in Pleasanton, California, from pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a legacy of inspiring music.
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Meaning of the name - Edwin
wealthy friend, prosperous friend
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Edwin Hawkins belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Oakland
Place of Death: Pleasanton
Cause of Death: pancreatic cancer
Occupation: songwriter | pianist | singer | composer
Awards Received: Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance | Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Contemporary | Grammy Award for Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 18, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 18, 2024 |
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| Sun | 24 Leo 57 | 26 Leo 19 | 14 Scorpio 30 |
| Moon | 6 Aries 17 | 12 Aquarius 44 | 19 Pisces 19 |
| Mercury | 20 Virgo 10 | 26 Leo 50 | 12 Scorpio 52 |
| Venus | 20 Virgo 21 | 16 Virgo 49 | 28 Virgo 8 |
| Mars | 27 Taurus 0 | 19 Gemini 22 | 21 Gemini 24 |
| Jupiter | 10 Leo 34 | 17 Gemini 17 | 24 Leo 52 |
| Saturn | 24 Gemini 36 | 17 Pisces 27 | 26 Gemini 13 |
| Uranus | 8 Gemini 32 | 27 Taurus 12 | 7 Gemini 43 |
| Neptune | 0 Libra 29 | 29 Pisces 21 | 3 Libra 19 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 23 | 0 Aquarius 15 | 8 Leo 45 |
| Rahu | 15 Leo 20 | 8 Aries 39 | 11 Leo 3 |
| Ketu | 15 Aquarius 20 | 8 Libra 39 | 11 Aquarius 3 |
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