Ronald Winans
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| Birth name | Ronald Winans |
| Also known as | Ron Winans |
| Born | June 30, 1956 |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | June 17, 2005 (aged 48) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Gospel |
Ronald "Ron" Winans (June 30, 1956 – June 17, 2005) was an American Gospel singer who gained fame as a member of The Winans.
Early life
[edit]Winans was born the second of 10 children to David and Delores Winans.
Career
[edit]The Winans
[edit]He was a member of The Winans, which consisted of Ron and three of his younger brothers: Marvin, Carvin and Michael. The Winans were discovered by Andrae Crouch. They released their first album in 1981, entitled Introducing The Winans.[1]
Winans' family and friends
[edit]Winan's vocals contributed to five albums that were Grammy winners. In 2005, Winans' final CD was released, Ron Winans Family & Friends V: A Celebration.[2]
Death
[edit]In 1997, Winans recovered from a heart attack.
Winans died June 17, 2005, due to heart complications at Harper University Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, where he had been admitted for observation after doctors discovered that he was retaining fluid.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Gospel Singer Ronald Winans Dies". Billboard. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Ronald Winans, 48, Gospel Family Singer, Dies". The New York Times. Associated Press. 18 June 2005. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
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