Ronnie Hawkins & The Hawks

The Profile

High-energy singer, pianist and bandleader who formed The Hawks in the 1950s; a key figure in early Canadian rock'n'roll and a mentor to musicians who later formed The Band.

Signed to Roulette in 1959 as Ronnie Hawkins & the Hawks; early single "Forty Days / One Of These Days" entered the Canadian charts. Credited as an influential figure for artists such as Robbie Robertson and members who later became The Band.

Ronnie Hawkins is presented as a high-energy rock'n'roll showman and a pioneer of Canadian rock. The review emphasizes his role as a mentor to musicians who became The Band and highlights key early singles and compilations. Recommended for fans of classic rock, rockabilly and roots music.