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Ronnie Hawkins Dies After Long Illness
Coverage from The New York Times, The Guardian, and others
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Executive Summary
Ronnie Hawkins, the Arkansas-born rockabilly showman who mentored the Band, died at 87 after a long illness in Canada
- Ronnie Hawkins died at age 87 after a long illness, with his wife and daughter confirming his death
- Born in Huntsville, Arkansas in 1935, he built his career in Canada from the late 1950s
- He led Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks, whose members later formed the Band
- The Band went on to back Bob Dylan and became highly influential in rock music
- Hawkins recorded modest hits including Forty Days, Mary Lou and Who Do You Love
- He appeared in films including The Last Waltz and Renaldo and Clara
- He received major honors in Canada, including the Order of Canada and Juno recognition
Quick Facts
- What: Died after illness at age 87
- Where: Canada, where he built much of his career
- Why: Long illness and pancreatic cancer were reported
- Who: Ronnie Hawkins, Arkansas-born rockabilly singer and mentor
- When: Sunday, May 29, 2022
Coverage Timeline: 2 Days
Featured Article
On May 29, 2022, Ronnie Hawkins, the rockabilly showman and mentor to future members of the Band, died at age 87, his daughter Leah confirmed.
Additional Articles
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Ronnie Hawkins, Arkansas-born rock'n'roll showman who mentored the Band, died at age 87 in Canada, his wife Wanda said on 29 May 2022.
Ronnie Hawkins, Arkansas-born rockabilly singer who mentored members of the Band and became a Canadian music figure, died Sunday at age 87 after a long illness in Canada.
On the article's publication date, Ronnie Hawkins died at age 87 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer in Canada.