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Feb 07, 1903 Jefferson, Texas, United States Died on 19 Mar 1974 (aged 71)
American musician
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About Roy Hawkins
- Roy Theodore Hawkins (February 7, 1903 – March 19, 1974) was an American blues singer, pianist, and songwriter.
- After working in clubs, he broke through with his 1950 song "Why Do Things Happen to Me" inspired by an auto accident which paralyzed his right arm.
- Several of his songs, most notably "The Thrill Is Gone", were covered by later artists, including Ray Charles, B.B.
- King, and James Brown.
