Southern rockabilly singer - Ronnie Hawkins, died on Sunday at the age of 87. His death was confirmed by his wife, Wanda, who said, "He went peacefully, and he looked as handsome as ever."

Known as a legend in the rock music genre, Hawkins helped in the formation and launch of 'The Band.' He also mentored several Canadian artists.&nbsp;

Ronnie rose to prominence with his highest-grossing single, 'Mary Lou,' which peaked at number 26 on the US charts.&nbsp;

The singer was adored for his strong stage presence and vocals. His "camel walk" dance was a favourite amongst the audience.&nbsp;

Hawkins' The Band established itself as a critically acclaimed band, producing solo hits and landmark albums such as 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,' 'Up on Cripple Creek,' and 'The Weight.'

The musician belonged to Arkansas and started touring in Ontario in 1958. In the following year, Hawkins cut a deal with Roulette Records and gave hits like ‘Mary Lou’ and also appeared on ‘American Bandstand’. During the early stages of his career, he worked with several bands, including the Rockabilly, a band that performed a unique blend of rustic sounds, a mix of country music and blues. However, it was The Band that established him as a reputed musician.&nbsp;

From Duane Allman to Bob Dylan, Hawkins has collaborated with many great bands and singers, alongside mentoring artists like Garth Hudson, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Levon Helm, and Robbie Robertson, who eventually backed Bob Dylan on his around-the-world 1966 tour.&nbsp;

In the year 1982, Hawkins was awarded a Juno Award for best male vocalist and received lifetime achievement awards from both the Junos in 1996 and 2007 by the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. The artist had accepted an honorary appointment as an officer of the Order of Canada in 2014.&nbsp;

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Southern rockabilly singer - Ronnie Hawkins, died on Sunday at the age of 87. His death was confirmed by his wife, Wanda, who said, "He went peacefully, and he looked as handsome as ever.

Southern rockabilly singer - Ronnie Hawkins, died on Sunday at the age of 87. His death was confirmed by his wife, Wanda, who said, "He went peacefully, and he looked as handsome as ever." Known as a legend in the rock music genre, Hawkins helped in the formation and launch of 'The Band.' He also mentored several Canadian artists. Ronnie rose to prominence with his highest-grossing single, 'Mary Lou,' which peaked at number 26 on the US charts. The singer was adored for his strong stage presence and vocals. His "camel walk" dance was a favourite amongst the audience. Hawkins' The Band established itself as a critically acclaimed band, producing solo hits and landmark albums such as 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,' 'Up on Cripple Creek,' and 'The Weight.' The musician belonged to Arkansas and started touring in Ontario in 1958. In the following year, Hawkins cut a deal with Roulette Records and gave hits like ‘Mary Lou’ and also appeared on ‘American Bandstand’. During the early stages of his career, he worked with several bands, including the Rockabilly, a band that performed a unique blend of rustic sounds, a mix of country music and blues. However, it was The Band that established him as a reputed musician. From Duane Allman to Bob Dylan, Hawkins has collaborated with many great bands and singers, alongside mentoring artists like Garth Hudson, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Levon Helm, and Robbie Robertson, who eventually backed Bob Dylan on his around-the-world 1966 tour. In the year 1982, Hawkins was awarded a Juno Award for best male vocalist and received lifetime achievement awards from both the Junos in 1996 and 2007 by the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. The artist had accepted an honorary appointment as an officer of the Order of Canada in 2014. Also Read: Sidhu Moose Wala shot dead in Mansa, Canada-based gangster takes responsibility

Ronnie Hawkins, Canadian rock’n’roll legend and mentor to The Band, dies at 87 

Singer Tina Turner, rapper Jay-Z and 1980s female pop group The Go-Go`s were among the newest performers selected for induction into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame, the organization announced on Wednesday. 
 
Others in Cleveland-based Rock Hall`s Class of 2021 include the band Foo Fighters, singer-songwriter Carole King and rocker Todd Rundgren. 
 
Turner will be inducted for her solo work. She previously had been honored for duo Ike and Tina Turner. Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters was inducted earlier as part of Nirvana. 
 
King also is a two-time honoree, this time as a performer. 
 
She was previously inducted as a songwriter with Gerry Coffin. 
 
Honorees were selected based on ballots sent by the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame to more than 1,200 artists, historians and members of the music industry. Members of the public also provided votes that counted as a single ballot. 
 
The honorees are scheduled to be inducted at an Oct. 30 ceremony in Cleveland. 
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Singer Tina Turner, rapper Jay-Z and 1980s female pop group The Go-Go`s were among the newest performers selected for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the organization announced on Wednesday.

Singer Tina Turner, rapper Jay-Z and 1980s female pop group The Go-Go`s were among the newest performers selected for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the organization announced on Wednesday. Others in Cleveland-based Rock Hall`s Class of 2021 include the band Foo Fighters, singer-songwriter Carole King and rocker Todd Rundgren. Turner will be inducted for her solo work. She previously had been honored for duo Ike and Tina Turner. Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters was inducted earlier as part of Nirvana. King also is a two-time honoree, this time as a performer. She was previously inducted as a songwriter with Gerry Coffin. Honorees were selected based on ballots sent by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to more than 1,200 artists, historians and members of the music industry. Members of the public also provided votes that counted as a single ballot. The honorees are scheduled to be inducted at an Oct. 30 ceremony in Cleveland.

Tina Turner, Jay-Z, Go-Go's selected for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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Ronnie Hawkins, Canadian rock’n’roll legend and mentor to The Band, dies at 87

Tina Turner, Jay-Z, Go-Go's selected for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame