✖Ronnie Hawkins, the Southern rockabilly musician with roots in the Canadian music scene, has died at 87. "He went peacefully and he looked as handsome as ever," she told The Canadian Press (via Deadline). Hawkins earned names like Mr. Dynamo, Sir Ronnie, Rompin' Ronnie, and The Hawk during his career. Rockabilly singer Ronnie Hawkins, who called Canada home and helped mentor the 1st band from this country inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has died at 87. Hawkins also earned the title of "The father of Canadian rock 'n' roll" due to his tendency to help fellow musicians, lending money and transportation when needed.

Source: CBC News May 30, 2022 03:27 UTC