Roger Hawkins | |
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Background information | |
Born | Mishawaka, Indiana, United States | October 16, 1945
Died | May 20, 2021 Sheffield, Alabama, United States | (aged 75)
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]