Roger Hawkins (drummer)

Roger Hawkins
Hawkins in 1980
Background information
Born(1945-10-16)October 16, 1945
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
DiedMay 20, 2021(2021-05-20) (aged 75)
Sheffield, Alabama, United States
GenresSoul, R&B, Rock
OccupationSession musician
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion
Formerly ofMuscle 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]

  1. ^ Wake, Matt (May 20, 2021). "Swampers drummer, Muscle Shoals Sound Studio cofounder Roger Hawkins has died". al.com. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  2. ^ "Roger Hawkins: The Pulse of Muscle Shoals | Modern Drummer Magazine". www.moderndrummer.com. 26 April 2017. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
  3. ^ "100 Greatest Drummers of All Time". Rolling Stone. 31 March 2016.

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