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Roy Hawkins

The story of Roy Hawkins is another in the history of the blues which is filled with tragedy, injustice and mystery. The pianist who wrote the classic, now standard, “The Thrill is Gone,” has slipped into obscurity and is known but to a few, and those are the hard core aficionados of the genre which keep his name alive. Based in Richmond, California, which is across the bay from San Francisco, he was discovered by producer Bob Geddins, who recorded his early sides. These were then leased to Modern which was based out of Los Angeles. Between 1948 and 1951 Roy Hawkins was one of Modern Records’ best-selling artists, and one of their brightest prospects for the future

The Thrill Is Gone

By Roy Hawkins

Label: Ace Records
Released: 2000

Why Do Everything Happen To Me

By Roy Hawkins

Label: Verve Records
Released: 1979