Photo Flash: Edwin Hawkins Plays the RRazz Room

A trailblazing force behind the evolution of the contemporary gospel sound, Edwin Hawkins remains best known for his 1969 classic "Oh Happy Day," one of the biggest gospel hits of all time and a major pop radio smash as well.

Born in Oakland, CA in 1943, he began singing in his church youth choir while still a toddler, and by age five was playing piano; just two years later, he assumed full-time piano accompaniment duties for the family gospel group, making their recorded debut in 1957.

Hawkins played the RRazz Room on Sunday, October 16, a 44th Anniversary Celebration of his classic hit "Oh, Happy Day." Check out photos below!

Photos Courtesy of JFM Presents