Screamin' Jay Hawkins - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 18, 1929 |
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| Died | February 12, 2000 (age 70) |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Screamin' Jay Hawkins's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Creator and original performer of 'I Put a Spell on You,' considered a seminal figure in the development of shock rock and theatrical musical performance. |
Intro
Screamin' Jay Hawkins was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor, best known for pioneering theatrical shock rock with his powerful, operatic voice and flamboyant stage persona. He rose to fame with the 1956 hit 'I Put a Spell on You,' a song that cemented his place in music history.
Early Life & Background
Born Jalacy Hawkins in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 18, 1929, he was raised by a Blackfoot Native American family after being orphaned at a young age. Hawkins initially aspired to be an opera singer, receiving classical piano training as a child, but redirected his talents to rhythm and blues and rock owing to industry and racial barriers at the time.
Career Highlights
- Recorded his best-known single, 'I Put a Spell on You,' in 1956, which became a landmark in the history of rock and roll.
- Renowned for haunting theatrical stage performances, emerging from coffins and using macabre props, influencing artists like Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson.
- Released over a dozen albums and was active from the 1940s through the 1990s.
- Appeared in several films, including Jim Jarmusch's 'Mystery Train' (1989) and 'A Rage in Harlem' (1991).
- Given the W.C. Handy Award for Blues Entertainer of the Year in 1993.
Trivia
- He claimed to have fathered dozens of children, though the exact number is unverified.
- His signature skull prop was named 'Henry.'
- Known for his deep operatic voice, he influenced many later rock and blues artists.
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Screamin' Jay Hawkins was born the 18 July 1929.
Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 18th, 1929, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 18th, 1929 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont
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