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Dale Hawkins (born Delmar Allen Hawkins on August 22, 1936 in Goldmine,
Louisiana) is a pioneer American Rock singer, songwriter, and rhythm
guitarist who is often called the architect of the swamp rock boogie.
(Fellow rockabilly pioneer Ronnie Hawkins is his cousin.)
In 1957, Hawkins was playing at Shreveport, Louisiana clubs, and although
his music was influenced by the new rock and roll style of Elvis Presley
and the guitar sounds of Scotty Moore, Hawkins blended that with the
uniquely heavy blues sound of black Louisiana artists for his recording of
his swamp-rock classic Susie Q. Fellow Louisiana guitarist and future Rock
and Roll Hall of Famer James Burton provided the signature riff and solo.
The song was chosen as one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs
that Shaped Rock and Roll.
Hawkins went on to a long and successful career, recording a number of
songs for Chess Records. In 1998, Ace Records
Discography
Rock'n'Roll Tornado
Oh! Suzy-Q
Daredevil
