Albertina Walker

Gospel Singer

Birthday August 29, 1929

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Illinois

DEATH DATE Oct 8, 2010 (81)

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About

Late gospel singer who recorded more than sixty albums during her illustrious career, including Gold-selling releases like Please Be Patient With Me. In addition to her solo career, she was a member of popular the gospel groups The Caravans and Sisters of Glory.

Before Fame

She sang in the West Point Baptist Church choir before getting her start with gospel groups like The Pete Williams Singers.

Trivia

She was nominated for ten Grammys, winning the Best Traditional Gospel Album Grammy for Songs of the Church.

Family Life

She was one of five children born to Ruben and Camille Walker.

Associated With

She sang alongside Phoebe Snow as a member of Sisters of Glory.