Dale Hawkins (1936–2010) was an American rock singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist, often referred to as the architect of swamp rock boogie. Born in the United States, he gained prominence in the 1950s with his fusion of rock and roll, jazz, and blues influences. His most iconic hit, "Susie Q", became a rock standard and was later covered by numerous artists, including Creedence Clearwater Revival. Dale Hawkins recorded for labels like Checker Records, a subsidiary of Chess Records. His innovative style left a lasting impact on the development of rock and roll, particularly in the swamp rock subgenre.

• Genres: Рок-н-ролл, Иностранный рок, Джаз
• Country: USA
• Language: English