261 Dale Hawkins (1936-2010) “Susy-Q” 1957

“Born into a musical family where his father Delmar, and later, his younger brother Jerry were both musicians…Dale Hawkins was one of the earliest exponents of rockabilly, and this underrated singer-guitarist was discovered in 1955 by Shreveport record distributor Stan Lewis…Hawkins’ biggest hit was the excellent Howlin’ Wolf-influenced Suzie-Q’” (The Encyclopedia of Popular Music).

Dale Hawkins “Susy-Q”