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Roger Hawkins (drummer)
Roger Hawkins | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | October 16, 1945 Mishawaka, Indiana, United States |
| Died | May 20, 2021 (aged 75) Sheffield, Alabama, United States |
| Genres | Soul, R&B, Rock |
| Occupation | Session musician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion |
| Formerly of | Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section |
Roger G. Hawkins (October 16, 1945 – May 20, 2021)[1] was an American drummer best known for playing as part of the studio backing band known as the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (also known as the Swampers)[2] of Alabama. Rolling Stone ranked Hawkins number 31 on its list of greatest drummers.[3]
- ^ Wake, Matt (May 20, 2021). "Swampers drummer, Muscle Shoals Sound Studio cofounder Roger Hawkins has died". al.com. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ "Roger Hawkins: The Pulse of Muscle Shoals | Modern Drummer Magazine". www.moderndrummer.com. 26 April 2017. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ "100 Greatest Drummers of All Time". Rolling Stone. 31 March 2016.
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