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Roy Hawkins

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..

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  "Why Do Things Happen to Me", were covered by later artists, including Ray Charles, B.B. King, James Brown,  Aretha Franklin, and Willie Nelson..

Place of Birth:

Jefferson, Texas, USA

Known for:

Sound

Birthday:

Feb 7, 1903

Died on:

Mar 19, 1974