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Roger Hawkins Obituary
Roger Gail Hawkins, 75, Sheffield, AL, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. As the drummer for the legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (aka Swampers), he was considered the heartbeat of the Muscle Shoals sound. He was a founder of Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, along with his partners, Jimmy Johnson, David Hood and Barry Beckett. Roger was inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2008.
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Tony
June 4, 2021
Deepest condolences to the Hawkins family, many, many friends, and fans as you fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Roger Hawkins. May his remarkable music ability as a drummer keep his memory alive forever.
L Roy
May 29, 2021
My condolences go out to the family of Roger Hawkins. He will truly be missed by family and the music world.
May 28, 2021
With sympathy and prayers that God comfort the family of Roger Hawkins. So sorry for your loss.
Patrick Barber
May 27, 2021
There'd be peace on earth if everyone who enjoyed Roger's arrangements and percussion perfection would stop for 3 minutes and surrender to the grooves he etched in our memories like a 45. May they never stopped spinning.
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May 27, 2021
My condolences.
Mary
May 27, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Hawkins family and friends for your loss. At this sad time, may God comfort and strengthen you.
Dan Wu
May 26, 2021
Thanks for the music.
Steve Bland
May 26, 2021
I know Roger Hawkins only by his music, and the wonderful documentary "Muscle Shoals," of which I have a copy and have watched many times. The Swampers were an incredible story and Roger was an integral part. I am saddened and feel a great loss at the news of his death. But what a wonderful life experience of music he brought us. My sincere condolences and prayers to his family.
May 26, 2021
A very talented drummer whose music will long live on. Sincere condolences to the Hawkins family, may God be with all of you.
May 26, 2021
A talented drummer and performer who made great music that will long live on, sincere condolences to the Hawkins family, so very sorry for your loss.
May 26, 2021
In loving memory of a talented drummer. You will be truly missed. May God strengthen the family during the days to come.
May 25, 2021
An amazing drummer, his music will still be enjoyed by so many. Sincere sympathies to the Hawkins family, so very sorry your loss.
JE Sowell
May 25, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person who contributed to some of the most beautiful music. Roger Hawkins will be remembered.
May 25, 2021
What an incredible drummer he was. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.
Lindsey
May 24, 2021
What a great career Mr Hawkins had. He had the opportunity to make contributions with many other great artist. May he rest in peace. May the family be granted a sense of calmness of the heart as you grieve.
May 24, 2021
A special musician, with an amazing body of work. Play on, drummer!
The Staff of Morrison Funeral Home
May 24, 2021
Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.
Andy Davus
May 22, 2021
Roger ... You made my life better.
Your drumming was simply the most
tasteful of your time. I loved to hear you, David together. The best damn rhythm section I ever heard.
I was good friends with Scott Boyer (another great one that has passed on) and many times we wished that you would come down to Panama City Beach and play with David, and the Muscle Shoals Horns at the famous “”Day After Laborday” Shows. Seeing Scott, David, some of the newer guitar slingers from the Shouls, and the old horn section was always a great show and treasured moments for me to hear my music gods
My most sincere sympathy to your family and friends. You will be missed my brother. Long live the Swampers !!
Andy Davis
Panama City, Fla.
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