Roger Hawkins
American drummer
Roger G. Hawkins was an American drummer best known for playing as part of the studio backing band known as the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section of Alabama. Rolling Stone ranked Hawkins number 31 on its list of greatest drummers. Wikipedia
Born: October 16, 1945, Mishawaka, IN
Died: May 20, 2021 (age 75 years), Sheffield, AL
Music groups: Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (Since 1967) and Traffic (1972 – 1973)
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