Twinkie Clark
American gospel singer and songwriter (born 1954) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elbernita "Twinkie" Dionne Clark (born November 15, 1954) is an American, Grammy Award-winning gospel singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, musician, and evangelist. Clark is best known as the chief executive writer and member of the American gospel singing group the Clark Sisters. Often called the "Mother of Contemporary Gospel Music";[2] NPR named her one of the 50 Great Voices.[3] Known for her use of the Hammond Organ, she is often referred to as the "Queen of the B3 Hammond Organ",[3][4] and was inducted into the Hammond Hall of Fame in 2014.[5] She is a BMI Gospel Trailblazer honoree, and is the recipient of multiple Grammy Awards.[6][7]
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Birth name | Elbernita Dionne Clark |
Also known as | Twinkie Clark, Queen of the B3 Hammond Organ |
Born | (1954-11-15) November 15, 1954 (age 69)[1] Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Origin | Detroit, Michigan |
Genres | Gospel |
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Years active | 1966–present |
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Website | theclarksisters |
In 2012, Clark was honored by Judith Christie McAllister and the International Music Department of the Church of God in Christ, as a living legend and influencer during the 105th International Holy Convocation, where Clark also received an honorary doctorate of sacred music from Dr. Tony Lewis and the Christian Bible Institute and Seminary (CBIS).[8]