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Dale Hawkins (born Delmar Allen Hawkins on August 22, 1936 in Goldmine, Louisiana|Goldmine, Louisiana) is a pioneer United States|American Rock and Roll|Rock singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist who is often called the architect of the ''swamp rock|swamp rock boogie''. (Fellow rockabilly pioneer Ronnie Hawkins is his cousin.)

In 1957, Hawkins was playing at Shreveport, Louisiana|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 (people)|black Louisiana artists for his recording of his swamp-rock classic ''Susie Q (song)|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 issued a compilation CD titled "''Dale Hawkins, Rock 'n' Roll Tornado''" which contained a collection of his early works and previously unreleased material. Other recordings include the cult classic "LA, Memphis and Tyler, Texas," and a 1999 release, "Wildcat Tamer," of all-new recordings that garnered Hawkins a 4-... read all

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1. Ponderosa Stomp #7 on 29 Apr 2008
Location: 225 Decatur Street, New Orleans 70130, United States Seventh Annual Ponderosa Stomp Celebrating the Unsung Heroes Rock N Roll April 29th and 30th, 2008 at the House of Blues and the Parish, New Orleans, From 5 P.M. till 2 A.M., Admission $45 Back in New Orleans on Three Stages for Two Big Nights
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