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Dale Hawkins


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

Louisiana

Discography + InfoDale Hawkins

Dale Hawkins

Delmar Allen "Dale" Hawkins [cousin of Ronnie Hawkins]

(August 22, 1936 – February 13, 2010)  was a pioneer American rock singersongwriter, and rhythm guitarist who was often called the architect of swamp rock boogieRonnie Hawkins was his cousin.

Biography

He began recording in 1956. In 1957, Hawkins was playing at ShreveportLouisiana 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]

See You Soon Baboon - 1956

Suzie Q - 1957

Worried About You Baby [previously unissued] - rec. 1957

Little Pig - 1958

Gooblie Booblie [prev. unrel. alt. take] - ren. 1959


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