Dale Hawkins was an American rock and roll pioneer born in 1925 in Goldthwaite, Texas, best known for his 1957 hit "Susie-Q," which became a rock and roll standard covered by countless artists. His energetic guitar work and influential rockabilly style helped shape the early rock and roll sound of the 1950s. Though his recording career was relatively brief, Hawkins' contributions to rock music secured his place in the genre's history.
