Ronnie Hawkins, cross-border rockabilly legend and endearing showman, dies at 87 – Mission City Record
“He went peacefully and he looked as handsome as ever,” Hawkins’ wife said
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“He went peacefully and he looked as handsome as ever,” Hawkins’ wife said
“He went peacefully and he looked as handsome as ever,” Hawkins’ wife said
TORONTO — Ronnie Hawkins, the southern U.S. rockabilly artist who sowed the seeds of Canada's music scene after moving north, has died at 87.
Ronnie Hawkins, the southern U.S. rockabilly artist who sowed the seeds of Canada's music scene after moving north, has died at 87. Hawkins was godfather to a generation of influential artists, including musicians he enlisted for his backing band the Hawks, which would go on to play for Bob Dylan. His wife Wanda confirmed to The Canadian Press that Hawkins died Sunday morning after a long illness.
Ronnie Hawkins, the southern U.S. rockabilly artist who sowed the seeds of Canada's music scene after moving north, has died at 87.