Dawkins & Dawkins
Dawkins & Dawkins | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Gospel and Christian R&B musical duo |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Known for | Gospel and Christian R&B music |
Dawkins & Dawkins is a gospel and Christian R&B musical duo originating from Davenport, Iowa, composed of siblings Anson and Eric Dawkins.
Their inaugural album, titled Dawkins & Dawkins, debuted in 1993 under the A&M Records label. The subsequent release, Necessary Measures, was launched in 1994 through CGI Records. Their third project, Focus (1998, Harmony Records), became their commercial breakthrough by securing the No. 10 spot on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. Following a period of inactivity, they returned in 2011 with From Now On, distributed by Light Records, a branch of Entertainment One Music, which attained No. 4 on the Gospel Albums chart and reached No. 43 on the Independent Albums chart.
Early years
Hailing from Davenport, Iowa, brothers Anson and Eric Dawkins were nurtured in a Pentecostal church setting; their father served as a preacher while their mother was a vocalist. During their youth, they performed at revival meetings. Anson is proficient in drums and trumpet, whereas Eric specializes in piano.
Music career
The professional journey of Dawkins & Dawkins commenced in 1993 with their self-titled debut album released via A&M Records, which garnered favorable reviews. Their follow-up album, Necessary Measures (1994), sustained this positive reception. The 1998 album Focus achieved notable commercial success by reaching No. 10 on the Billboard Gospel chart. After a hiatus exceeding ten years, they re-emerged with the 2011 album From Now On under Light Records (Entertainment One), which charted on both the Gospel and Independent Albums charts and was met with moderate critical praise.
Members
- Anson Dawkins – vocals, drums, trumpet
- Eric Dawkins – vocals, piano
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Highest chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Gospel |
US Independent | ||
| Dawkins & Dawkins |
|
– | – |
| Necessary Measures |
|
– | – |
| Focus |
|
10 | – |
| From Now On |
|
4 | 43 |