Monday Madness

Sad news out of the gospel music industry. David Winans, Sr, the patriarch of the Winans Family has died. He was 74. His family stated that he had been in a Nashville hospice after suffering a stroke. He was born April 20, 1934 in Detroit. He began singing in church as a child. He met his wife Delores while singing with the Lemon Gospel Chorus, a local singing choral. They have ten children. One son, Ronald passed away in 2005. Four children, Marvin, Carvin, Ronald and Michael went on to form The Winans, The group recorded several hits, including, "Tomorrow", "The Question Is" and "Aint No Need To Worry". Two other children, BeBe and CeCe went on to perform as a duo. They recorded the hits "Heaven", "Lost Without You and "Addictive Love". Both groups also won several Grammys as well. Mr Winans recorded two albums with his wife as half of the duo Mom and Pop Winans and won a Grammy as well. A memorial service will be held at Perfecting Light Church where son Marvin Winans is the senior pastor. Let's lift the Winans family up in prayer.