Kick-Ass Rockabilly
Years active, 1950’s - 2010
Always click on pic’s.
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, USA
Born Aug. 22, 1936, Died Feb. 13, 2010 (aged 73), Little Rock, Arkansas
Delmar Allen "Dale" Hawkins [cousin of Ronnie Hawkins]
(August 22, 1936 – February 13, 2010) was a pioneer American rock singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist who was often called the architect of swamp rock boogie. Ronnie Hawkins was his cousin.
Biography
He began recording in 1956. In 1957, Hawkins was playing at Shreveport, Louisiana clubs, and although his music was influenced by the new rock and roll style of Elvis Presley and the guitar sounds of Scotty Moore, Hawkins blended that with the uniquely heavy blues sound of black Louisiana artists for his recording of his swamp-rock classic, "Susie Q." Fellow Louisiana guitarist and future Rock and Roll Hall of FamerJames Burton provided the signature riff and solo. … Read the Original text here >>> Dale Hawkins
Dale Hawkins - Chess ACRR 703 [1976]