Roy Hawkins, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Roy Hawkins

American musician

Date of Birth: 07-Feb-1903

Place of Birth: Jefferson, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 19-Mar-1974

Profession: pianist, singer-songwriter, musician, songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

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.