Biography

Ronald Cornett Hawkins OC (January 10, 1935 – May 29, 2022) was an American rock and roll singer whose career spanned 66 years. His career began in Arkansas, United States, where he was born and raised. He found success in Ontario, Canada, and lived there for most of his life.

Known For

Heaven's Gate

Major Wolcott

The Last Waltz

Self

Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese

The Shitkicker

Meatballs III: Summer Job

Bar Singer

Snake Eater

King

Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind

Self

Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band

Self

Copper Mountain

Ronnie Hawkins