Prince would have enjoyed his 63rd birthday. The star, who was born in 1958, died in 2016 following an accidental drug overdose following the ingestion of counterfeit pills.
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Hawkins passed away following an extended illness and several years of health struggles, according to AL.com. He was 75.The Muscle Shoals Music Foundation announced his death yesterday (May 20) on Instagram.In a statement, they wrote: “Our hearts are breaking today as the heartbeat of ‘The Swampers’ drummer Roger Hawkins passed away this afternoon at his home in Sheffield.
He was 75. Jerry Wexler called Roger, ‘the greatest drummer of all time’.
Prince would have enjoyed his 63rd birthday. The star, who was born in 1958, died in 2016 following an accidental drug overdose following the ingestion of counterfeit pills.
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Prince‘s father in Purple Rain, has died aged 81.The actor passed away on Friday (June 4) after being diagnosed with colon cancer, his manager confirmed on Sunday (June 6).Prince’s estate paid tribute to the actor via Twitter for his “gripping performance” as the performer’s abusive father in the singer’s 1984 film.“In addition to iconic roles in The Mod Squad and Twin Peaks, Clarence will forever be remembered for his gripping performance as The Kid’s father, Francis L., in Prince’s
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TV presenter and musician Freddy Marks has sadly died at the age of 71. The star, who is best known for hosting children’s TV show Rainbow, passed away on Thursday (27 May), although the cause of his death is not yet known.
School of Rock star Kevin Clark has died after he was fatally struck by a car, according to reports.The 32 year old, who played Freddy Jones in the 2003 film alongside Jack Black, was reportedly riding his bike around Chicago on Wednesday 26 May when he was hit by the car, TMZ say.The Cook County Medical Examiner told the publication that Kevin was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after 2am.
Roger Hawkins was a drummer with the famed Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, who played on hits including Aretha Franklin’s (1942–2018) “Respect.”Hawkins began playing with the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section – also known as the Swampers – in the 1960s. As session musicians, their names weren’t well known, and they often weren’t even credited on the records they played for, but their sound became influential and was heard on many Top 40 hits.
Roger Hawkins, a drummer who powered the famed Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section on hits by Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, and the Staple Singers, died Thursday following an extended illness. He was 75 and his death was announced by the Muscle Shoals Music Foundation on Facebook.