Winans family

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The Winans Family
Origin Detroit, Michigan
United States
Genre(s) Gospel
Years active 1980's - Present

The Winans family is an African-American family of Gospel music artists from Detroit, Michigan.

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[edit] Family members

  • David "Pop" Winans (father)
  • Delores "Mom" Winans (mother)
  • David Winans Jr. (oldest, sibling #1)
  • Ronald Winans (sibling #2) (d. 2005)[1]
  • Carvin Winans (sibling #3 twins) Children: Carvin Jr; Juan; Joi
  • Marvin Winans (sibling #4 twins) Married Vickie, children: Marvin Jr; Mario
  • Michael Winans (sibling #5) (b. 5 June 1959) married to Regina, children: Mike (Michael Jr); LaShay
  • Daniel Winans (sibling #6)
  • Benjamin "BeBe" Winans (sibling #7)
  • Priscilla "CeCe" Winans (sibling #8) married Alvin Love Jr. children: Ashley; Alvin Love III
  • Angie Winans (sibling #9)
  • Debra Renee Winans-Lowe (sibling #10)

[edit] Recording artists and groups within the family

[edit] Mom and Pop Winans

Delores and David Winans recorded together as "Mom and Pop Winans" and separately at various times as "Mom", "Pop", "David" or "Delores". Delores is currently signed to daughter CeCe's label PureSprings Gospel. Delores and David met while in the Lucille Lemon Choir conducted by James Cleveland. They organized yearly Christmas concerts at Mercy Hall in which their ten children participated.

[edit] The Winans

Brothers Ronald, Marvin, Carvin, and Michael Winans (the second, third, fourth and fifth siblings) grew up in Detroit, Michigan and were discovered by Andrae Crouch, who signed them to Light Records. 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).

[edit] Ron Winans Family & Friends

In addition to his involvement with The Winans, Ron released a solo album in 2003 on the EMI Gospel label, and recorded a series of five CDs called "Ron Winans Family & Friends", numbered I-V. He also co-founded, with Gladys Knight, the Gladys & Ron's Chicken & Waffles chain of restaurants. Ron died in 2005[1].

[edit] Marvin Winans

Marvin Winans has increasingly focused on work as the pastor of Perfecting Church in Detroit, where he has continued to record albums with the church's choir, under the name of Marvin Winans and the Perfected Praise Choir. More recently, Marvin, along with Delores ("Mom") and nephew Alvin Love III (sister CeCe's son), have signed to CeCe's record label PureSprings Gospel. PureSprings Gospel released Marvin's latest album Alone But Not Alone in September 2007.

[edit] Michael and Regina Winans

Michael Winans has performed and released several recordings with wife Regina including the independent album Be Yourself. The album features background vocals provided by their children Mike (Michael Jr) and LaShay. They are currently working on their third CD which is scheduled to be released January 2008.

[edit] Daniel Winans

Daniel Winans (sixth sibling) was also a Grammy-winning gospel musician. He has produced several albums.

[edit] BeBe & CeCe Winans

Youngest brother and seventh sibling Benjamin (BeBe Winans) recorded with oldest sister and eighth sibling Priscilla (CeCe Winans) as "BeBe & CeCe Winans". Both subsequently recorded as solo acts, and have established solo careers. CeCe has also founded the PureSprings Gospel label, which has signed a number of artists, including family members: mother Delores ("Mom"), brother Marvin, and CeCe's son (with Alvin Love Jr), Alvin Love III.

[edit] Angie and Debbie Winans

Sisters Angie and Debbie Winans are the ninth and tenth of the siblings, and are the youngest members of the family. They had a 1997 album named Bold; it contains the song "Not Natural", denouncing homosexuality, which led to protests by GLAAD. Debbie Winans later released a children's album.

[edit] Winans Phase 2

Winans Phase 2 (also frequently referred to as Winans Phase II) was formed in 1998 and recorded on Myrrh Records. It consists of Marvin Winans Jr., Carvin Winans Jr., Michael Winans Jr., and Juan Winans, (another son of Carvin, Sr.)

[edit] Marvin Winans, Jr.

Marvin Winans, Jr. is a former member of Winans Phase 2, and son of Marvin Winans and Vickie Winans. Marvin Winans, Jr. started a production company called M2 Entertainment and has produced songs for his mother Vickie Winans' album Woman To Woman. Marvin is also releasing a solo album entitled Image of a Man.

[edit] Mike Winans

Mike Winans (Michael Winans, Jr.) is the son of Michael (of The Winans) and Regina Winans. Mike is also a former member of Winans Phase 2. He quietly released an independent solo album entitled Only Me through CDBaby.com.

[edit] Vickie Winans

Vickie Winans was the wife of Marvin and has had a successful solo career. She was also raised in a musical family in Detroit, and had her debut solo album in 1985.

[edit] Mario Winans

Mario Winans has a successful career as a solo gospel and R&B artist with a debut in 1997 and a Billboard number one album in 2004. He is the son of Vickie Winans and Ronald Brown, and took on the Winans name after Vickie married Marvin Winans in the late 70's.

[edit] The Winans Family in popular culture

On December 24, 1990 the entire Winans family appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, including: Ronald, Carvin, Marvin, and Michael (as "The Winans"), BeBe & CeCe (as a duo), Vickie, Mom and Pop, Daniel, David, Angie, and Debbie.

[edit] See also

List of non singing Winans

[edit] Matthew Winans

"Pop" Winans is a cousin of professional basketball player Matthew Winans, parents of Mary and Normam Winans. Matthew Has completed a second ten day contract with the Boston Celtic as of Jan 25 of 2008, he is now waiting for the final roster cut.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Jones, Kim (June 17, 2005). Ronald Winans Dies At 48. About.com.

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