Dale Hawkins passed away at 73 yesterday after battling colon cancer, reports the Shreveport Times. The rockabilly pioneer was best known for the 1957 hit “Susie Q,” which featured a 15-year-old James Burton on guitar and was the first release by Chess Records of a white artist. After Hawkins had sold his share of the rights to the song, “Suzie Q” later became a hit for Creedence Clearwater Revival and the Rolling Stones. Hawkins’ producer credits included “Western Union” by the Five Americans, “Judy in Disguise” by John Fred & His Playboy Band, and “Not Too Long Ago” by the Uniques.
Feb 15
2010
01:39 PM ET
Swamp-rock legend Dale Hawkins dies at 73
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I am tired of hearing of all these great people passing. What’s up? is it in the water?
Best wishes to his friends and family. Loved his work!
The deal is we’re all going to die…and a lot sooner than we think…
I love this song. I’ll play it when I get home in his honor.
After over 50 years years in the music business my uncle has attained the ultimate musicians dream….he made it to the cover of the “rolling stone”. A song writer, musician, producer…..he was one of my favorite relatives. He was a kid who refused to grow up and always made you see the good side of everything. He would always come up with some lyrics and a melody for everything. “C’est la vie”, uncle Dale….”C’est la vie”.