Michael Wilson
Rev.Leon Walker
Tommy Patrick
Kevin Lloyd

The Gospel Crusaders, a notable youth quartet, was formed in 1988 by Tommy Patrick and Quentin Williams. Since then, several members have joined the group. Currently, The Gospel Crusaders consists of Rev. Leon Walker, Kevin Lloyd, Michael Wilson, and Tommy Patrick.

The Crusaders have traveled nationwide appearing on various television programs and appeared across the country in concert with many Gospel Greats, including The Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Williams Brothers and Otis Clay to name a few. Also, The Gospel Crusaders have performed several times on the World's Largest Chicago Gospel Music Festival and a special CD signing with Mary Mary. The Crusaders brought their anointed ministry as special guests for the Black History Festival for the Chicago Transit Authority, and they performed at the United Center for The Chicago Bulls. Thousands have also witnessed their ministry as they performed at The Taste of Chicago and The International African Carribean Festival of Life.

The Gospel Crusaders share a common faith with God. When you listen to their music you are bound to find a song just for you! Known as a quartet with a twist of contemporary, The Gospel Crusaders have released several recordings and are currently working on their latest recording project with notable producer Pharis Evans. In 1995, the Crusaders extended their powerful writing talents and wrote such hits songs as 'Prove it', 'Christian Race', and 'The Angels' - songs that are still impacting the Gospel Industry through other groups that have re-recorded these hits, such as The Windy City Spirtualaires and Tommy Ellison and The Five Singing Stars.

The Crusaders have been featured on the Hallatcha Records Compilation "God is Still Great". They have been awarded the Best New Artist Award at the American Gospel Quartet Convention, the Salute to Chicago Gospel Singers for Outstanding Quartet, in addition to numerous other awards that have acknowledged their outstanding contributions to the Gospel Music Industry.

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