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’. Roger was a kind and generous man who loved family, friends and his fellow musicians.A post shared by Muscle Shoals Sound Studio (@muscleshoalssoundstudio)“Arrangements will be announced soon.
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