Jalacy Hawkins, best known as Screamin' Jay Hawkins (July 18, 1929 – February 12, 2000) was an African-American musician, singer, and actor. Famed chiefly for his powerful, operatic vocal delivery and wildly theatrical performances of songs such as "I Put a Spell on You" and "Constipation Blues," Hawkins sometimes used macabre props onstage, probably making him the first shock rocker.
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Hawkins studied classical ...
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Date of birth:
- Jul 18, 1929
Date of death:
- Feb 12, 2000 (age 70 years)
Place of birth:
Also known as:
- Screamin'Jay Hawkins,
- J. Hawkins,
- Screamin Jay Hawkins,
- Screaming Jay Hawkins,
- Jalacy J. Hawkins
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