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Andrae Crouch remembered for dedication to gospel music

FILE - In this March 1, 1995 file photo, Andrae Crouch displays his two Grammys backstage at the 37th annual Grammy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Crouch won Pop-Contemporary Gospel Album for "Mercy," and Instrumental Arrangement with Vocals for "Circle of Life," with Lebo Morake and Hans Zimmer. Crouch, who died at 72 on Jan. 8, 2015, was remembered Wednesday, Jan. 21, for his dedication to spreading gospel music around the world during a funeral at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)
FILE - In this March 1, 1995 file photo, Andrae Crouch displays his two Grammys backstage at the 37th annual Grammy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Crouch won Pop-Contemporary Gospel Album for "Mercy," and Instrumental Arrangement with Vocals for "Circle of Life," with Lebo Morake and Hans Zimmer. Crouch, who died at 72 on Jan. 8, 2015, was remembered Wednesday, Jan. 21, for his dedication to spreading gospel music around the world during a funeral at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File) FILE - In this March 1, 1995 file photo, Andrae Crouch displays his two Grammys backstage at the 37th annual Grammy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Crouch won Pop-Contemporary Gospel Album for "Mercy," and Instrumental Arrangement with Vocals for "Circle of Life," with Lebo Morake and Hans Zimmer. Crouch, who died at 72 on Jan. 8, 2015, was remembered Wednesday, Jan. 21, for his dedication to spreading gospel music around the world during a funeral at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)

By Associated Press 1 min read

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Andrae Crouch is being remembered at his funeral in Los Angeles for his dedication to spreading gospel music around the world.

The gospel performer, songwriter and choir director was honored Wednesday in a ceremony at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ. There were performances and appearances by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin and Ledisi.

Crouch and his twin sister, Sandra Crouch, were pastors at the New Christ Memorial Church in the Los Angeles suburb of San Fernando.

His work graced songs by Michael Jackson and Madonna, and movies such as “The Color Purple” and “The Lion King.” Spokesman Brian Mayes says Crouch died Jan. 8 at Northridge Hospital Medical Center, where he had been admitted after suffering a heart attack.

He was 72.