Ronnie Hawkins’s wife: Who is Wanda Hawkins?
Ronnie Hawkins, a brash rockabilly star from Arkansas who became a patron of the Canadian music scene after moving north and recruiting a handful of local musicians later known as The Band, died May 29. He was 87.
Ronald Hawkins, OC, born on January 10, 1935, was an American/Canadian rock and roll musician whose career spanned more than half a century. His career began in Arkansas, where he was born and raised.
He found success in Ontario, Canada, and lived there for most of his life. He is considered highly influential in the establishment and evolution of rock music in Canada.
Also known as “Rompin’ Ronnie”, “Mr. Dynamo”, or simply “The Hawk”, he was one of the key players in the 1960s rock scene in Toronto.
Before Ronnie Hawkins’s sudden demise, he was married to Wanda Hawkins
Who is Wanda Hawkins?
Wanda Hawkins and Ronnie Hawkins married in the spring of 1962, approximately 60 years ago. Ronnie had met her years before at the Concord Tavern on Bloor St. W, which he had transformed into a hotspot for Toronto rock and roll fans.
Before getting married, the two dated for a time. They spent most of their time in Canada, but occasionally traveled to the United States, where Ronnie Hawkins was born.
Does Ronnie Hawkins and Wanda Hawkins have kids?
Wanda Hawkins and Ronnie Hawkins shared three children together. Their oldest daughter is named Leah is currently 52 years of age. Their oldest son Ron Hawkins suffers from schizophrenia and still lives with Wanda Hawkins.
