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Biography

Dale Hawkins (born Delmar Allen Hawkins on August 22, 1936 in Goldmine, Louisiana - February 13, 2010, Little Rock, Arkansas) was a pioneer American Rock singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist who is often called the architect of the swamp rock boogie. (Fellow rockabilly pioneer Ronnie Hawkins is his cousin.)

In 1957, Hawkins was playing at Shreveport, Louisiana clubs, and although his music was influenced by the new rock and roll style of Elvis Presley and the guitar sounds of Scotty Moore, Hawkins blended that with the uniquely heavy blues sound of black Louisiana artists for his recording of his swamp-rock classic Susie Q.

Top Tracks

1	Susie Q	84
2	Susie-Q	83
3	Suzie Q	41
4	Tornado	37
5	Little Pig	13
6	La-Do-Dada	11
6	Number Nine Train	11
6	My Babe	11
9	L.A. Memphis Tyler Texas	9
10	Liza Jane	7
10	Everglades	7
12	Susie Q (1956 demo version)	6
12	Wildcat Tamer	6
14	Cross Ties	5
14	Four Letter Word (Rock)	5