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| '''The Winans''' are an ] ] quartet from Detroit, Michigan consisting of brothers Marvin, Carvin, Michael and Ronald ]. | '''The Winans''' are an ] ] quartet from Detroit, Michigan consisting of brothers Marvin, Carvin, Michael and Ronald ]. | ||
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| ''Please refer to the ] page for more detail on the individual members.'' |
''Please refer to the ] page for more detail on the individual members.'' | ||
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| ===Origins=== | ===Origins=== | ||
| Brothers ], Marvin, Carvin, and Michael Winans (the second, third, fourth and fifth siblings of the ]) grew up in ] and were discovered by ], who signed them to ]. | |||
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| ===Name and personnel changes=== | |||
| ===Music=== | ===Music=== | ||
| Their first record, ''Introducing The Winans'' was ] in 1981. Their style was noted for its ] efforts and received ] on ] radio. The group's last recording was in 1995, but they have subsequently been involved in various Winans family projects where they are credited as "The Winans" (e.g. November 2000's '']''). | |||
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| ===Influences=== | |||
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| *''Introducing The Winans'' (Light, 1981) | *''Introducing The Winans'' (Light, 1981) | ||
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| * "Standing On Promises" (1996, promo only) | * "Standing On Promises" (1996, promo only) | ||
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| * Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album: ''All Out'' (1993) | * Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album: ''All Out'' (1993) | ||
| * Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance By A Duo Or Group, Choir Or Chorus: ''The Winans Live At Carnegie Hall'' (1988) | * Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance By A Duo Or Group, Choir Or Chorus: ''The Winans Live At Carnegie Hall'' (1988) | ||
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The Winans are an American gospel music quartet from Detroit, Michigan consisting of brothers Marvin, Carvin, Michael and Ronald Winans.
Members
Please refer to the Winans family page for more detail on the individual members.
Musical career
Origins
Brothers Ronald, Marvin, Carvin, and Michael Winans (the second, third, fourth and fifth siblings of the Winans family) grew up in Detroit, Michigan and were discovered by Andrae Crouch, who signed them to Light Records.
Music
Their first record, Introducing The Winans was produced in 1981. Their style was noted for its crossover efforts and received airplay on R&B radio. The group's last recording was in 1995, but they have subsequently been involved in various Winans family projects where they are credited as "The Winans" (e.g. November 2000's Christmas: Our Gifts To You).
Discography
- Albums
- Introducing The Winans (Light, 1981)
- Long Time Comin' (Light, 1984)
- Tomorrow (Light, 1984)
- Let My People Go (Qwest/Warner Bros., 1985)
- Decisions (Qwest/Warner Bros., 1987)
- The Winans Live At Carnegie Hall (Qwest/Warner Bros., 1988)
- Return (Qwest/Warner Bros., 1990)
- All Out (Qwest/Warner Bros., 1993)
- Heart & Soul (Qwest/Warner Bros., 1995)
- Christmas: Our Gifts To You (Diamante, 2000)
- Singles
- "Let My People Go" (Qwest/Warner Bros., 1985)
- "The Real Meaning of Christmas" (1986)
- "Ain't No Need To Worry (feat. Anita Baker)" (1987)
- "Love Has No Color (feat. Michael McDonald)" b/w "What Can I Say" (1987)
- "It's Time" (1990)
- "A Friend" (1990)
- "When You Cry" (1990)
- "Don't Leave Me" (1991)
- "Payday (feat. R. Kelly)" (1993)
- "That Extra Mile" (1994)
- "Heart & Soul" (1995)
- "Count It All Joy" (1996)
- "Standing On Promises" (1996, promo only)
Success
Awards
- Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album: All Out (1993)
- Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance By A Duo Or Group, Choir Or Chorus: The Winans Live At Carnegie Hall (1988)
- Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance By A Duo, Group, Choir Or Chorus: "Ain't No Need To Worry" (The Winans featuring Anita Baker) (1987)
- Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance By A Duo, Group, Choir Or Chorus: "Let My People Go" (1986)
- Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Male: "Bring Back The Days Of Yea And Nay" (Marvin Winans) (1985)
- Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance By A Duo, Group, Choir Or Chorus: "Tomorrow" (1985)
References
See also
External links
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