Photos: Remembering Andrae Crouch

Andrae Crouch’s parents founded Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ in the San Fernando Valley. After his father’s death, he became co-pastor with his twin sister, Sandra.  (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

Andrae Crouch at his anointment ceremony when he became pastor at Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ.  (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

Andrae Crouch speaks emotionally at church.  (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

Crouch plays a tune at a block party at his church.  (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

Crouch and his sister, Sandra.   (Jayne Kamin Oncea / Los Angeles Times)

Andrae Crouch had a stutter until he was 14. When he led choirs as a young boy, he had his sister do the talking.  (Jayne Kamin Oncea / Los Angeles Times)

The ordination of Sandra Crouch.  (Alan J. Duignan / Los Angeles Times)

Andrae Crouch’s first group was the Church of God in Christ Singers in 1960. Billy Preston, who later played organ for the Beatles and Eric Clapton, was part of the group.  (David Bohrer / For The Times)

Andrae Crouch works on new music at his church.   (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

Andrae Crouch won seven Grammys during his career.   (Kevork Djansezian / Associated Press)

Andrae Crouch, center, in white, stands before bishops, pastors and other dignitaries from around the country during an installation ceremony at his church.  (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

Andrae Crouch sings in church.  (Frank Wiese / Associated Press)

Andrae Crouch, in beret, performs at the Hollywood Bowl in 2009.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)