American rockabilly singer Ronnie Hawkins passed away on Sunday. He had been ill for some time. Hawkins not only became known for his own music, but also gained fame as the man who brought The Band together. His wife told the Canadian press that he “departed peacefully”. And she added, according to the Ottawa Sun: “He looked as handsome as ever.”
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Rockabilly singer Ronnie Hawkins (87), man behind The Band, passed away
