Al Hawkes | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Allerton Hawkes |
Born | Providence, Rhode Island | December 25, 1930
Origin | Westbrook, Maine |
Died | December 28, 2018 Westbrook, Maine | (aged 88)
Genres | Bluegrass, country |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, producer |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, mandolin |
Labels | Event Records |
Website | http://www.alhawkes.com/ |
Al Hawkes (December 25, 1930 – December 28, 2018) was an American musician, founder of Event Records, and pioneer of the American bluegrass movement. He received state and national accolades, including being recognized as a member of the first generation of bluegrass musicians by the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Kentucky.