Ronnie Hawkins was born in Arkansas, but eventually called Canada home. His influence and impact on the music scene throughout Canada can’t be overstated. He was huge. Ronnie Hawkins died on Sunday at the age of 87. Canadian folk singer Sylvia Tyson shares her memories of The Hawk with Marco Werman.
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