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Jalacy J. "Screamin' Jay" Hawkins (July 18, 1929 – February 12, 2000) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, actor, film producer, and boxer. Famed chiefly for his powerful, operatic vocal delivery and wildly theatrical performances of songs such as "I Put a Spell on You", he sometimes used macabre props onstage, making him an early pioneer of shock rock.
- Jay Hawkins
- July 18, 1929, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
- Jalacy J. Hawkins
- February 12, 2000 (aged 70), Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Feb 11, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Screamin' Jay Hawkins, the pioneer of shock rock who combined horror and theatricality with blues and rock 'n' roll. Discover his mysterious origins, his military and boxing tales, and his influence on Alice Cooper and KISS.
- William J. Wright
Screamin' Jay Hawkins, who howled, whooped, gurgled and shrieked his way through some of the most unhinged performances in rock history, died on Saturday in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a suburb of Paris ...
Oct 28, 2021 · Learn about the late R&B singer-songwriter who made a lasting impression with his signature song "I Put a Spell On You" and his theatrical stage show. Read about his career, his challenges, his fans, and his legacy in this biography by Steve Bergsman.
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Learn about the life and career of Screamin' Jay Hawkins, the legendary singer of "I Put a Spell On You" and other songs with a demented style. Find out his birth name, height, family, spouses, trademarks, trivia, quotes and more.
Apr 25, 2020 · April 25, 2020 • His signature song, "I Put A Spell On You," has a long legacy on its own and in songs that sample it. But Hawkins' dying wish for his dozens of children to meet created a new ...
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