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Roger Hawkins Dies: Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section Drummer On ‘Respect’ And ‘Chain Of Fools’ Was 75

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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.As part of the Muscle Shoals Music Section – affectionately known as the Swampers – Hawkins was the backbone of scores of pop, soul, R&B, and rock hits.The 2013 documentary, Muscle Shoals, spotlighted the talent of the recording team.

Hawkins most notable successes included working with Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett, on the massive hits   Respect, Think, Chain of Fools, Mustang Sally and Land of 1000 Dances.

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