In the broader history of rock ‘n’ roll, you could accurately call Dale Hawkins a one-hit wonder. You could almost call him a two-word wonder, since the lyrics to his only major hit, “Susie Q,” didn’t ...

“Susie Q” is also recognized as the first single by a white artist ever distributed by the famed Chicago label Chess Records. In addition to be a rockabilly icon, Hawkins served as producer on Hot 100 ...

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Dale Hawkins, the rockabilly pathfinder who made a national mark with his 1957 single “Susie-Q,” has died after a fight with colon cancer. He was 73. Though he was active in the studio and on stage ...

The singer-guitarist's 1957 hit became a rock anthem and was covered by many artists, including the Rolling Stones and Creedence Clearwater Revival. The raw, bluesy swamp-rock sound of the original ...

Dale Hawkins, a songwriter and singer whose rockabilly repertory included the 1957 hit “Susie Q,“ a bandstand classic for generations of rockers, died on Saturday in Little Rock, Ark. He was 73. The ...

Dale Hawkins, a singer-guitarist best known for his 1957 hit “Susie-Q,” which became a rock anthem, died Saturday in Little Rock, Ark., his family announced. He was 73. He was diagnosed with colon ...

Early rock musician and songwriter Dale Hawkins has died in Little Rock at age 73. North Little Rock Funeral Home says Hawkins died Saturday in Little Rock. His Web site says he has suffered with ...