July 18, 1929 – Screamin’ Jay Hawkins

July 18, 1929 – Shock rocker Screamin’ Jay Hawkins is born “Jalacy Hawkins” in Cleveland, Ohio. Hawkins started as a straightforward blues singer but is best known for his bizarre rendition of “I Put A Spell On You” which was the result of hamming it up in the studio after many disappointing bluesy takes. #ROCkabillyHop #HappyBirthday #ScreaminJayHawkins #RocHop #IPutASpellOnYou
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