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Ronald "Ron" Winans (June 30, 1956 – June 17, 2005) was an American Gospel singer who gained fame as a member of The Winans.
Ronald Winans | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ronald Winans |
| Also known as | Ron Winans |
| Born | June 30, 1956 |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan United States |
| Died | June 17, 2005 (aged 48) Detroit, Michigan |
| Genres | Gospel |
Biography
editEarly years
editRonald Winans was born the second of 10 children to David and Delores Winans.
Musical and business career
editThe Winans
editHe 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
editWinan'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
editIn 1997, Winans recovered from a heart attack.
Winans died June 17, 2005, due to heart complications at Harper Hospital in Detroit. 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.