Roy Hawkins
Biography
Roy Theodore Hawkins was an American blues singer, pianist, and songwriter. Several of his songs, most notably "The Thrill Is Gone" and his first hit...read more
Roy Theodore Hawkins was an American blues singer, pianist, and songwriter. Several of his songs, most notably "The Thrill Is Gone" and his first hit "Why Do Things Happen to Me", were covered by later artists, including Ray Charles, B.B. King, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Willie Nelson..
Department
Sound
Birthday
1903-02-07
Place of Birth
Jefferson, Texas, USA
Also Known As
[ "Mr. Undertaker" ]
AWARDS
LEGAL
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