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Roy Hawkins

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American musician

United StatesMusiciansLived 1903 to 1974 · aged 71
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Roy Theodore Hawkins 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. B. King, and James Brown.

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Roy Theodore Hawkins 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.

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United States
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Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1903 to 1974 · aged 71
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6 languages

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