Ronnie Hawkins is a rockabilly singer who may be more famous for his backup musicians than his own music. His backup group from the early 1960s, The Hawks, evolved into The Band. His two most sought after albums have never been issued on CD, until now. What makes these albums so special is the guitarist on both albums is Duane Allman. Ronnie Hawkins was originally issued on the Cotillion label in 1970. Along with Duane Allman, it also features King Biscuit Boy and Eddie Hinton. The Hawk was originally issued on the Cotillion label in 1971. Besides Duane Allman, it also features Donald "Duck" Dunn on bass and The Memphis Horns.
Ronnie Hawkins - Vocals
The Dixie Flyers:
Jim Dickinson - Piano, Acoustic Guitar
Mike Utley - Organ
Charlie Freeman - Electric & Acoustic Guitars
Sammy Creason - Drums
With:
Duane Allman - Electric Guitar, Dobro
Donald "Duck" Dunn - Bass
The Memphis Horns on tracks 2 & 5
According to Jimmy Johnson, in the 1960's studio guitarist
and sound engineer for Rick Hall's FAME Studio in Muscle Shoals, AL.
and in 1969 co-founder of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section
and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, Duane Allman plays on:
track 1: Duane plays dobro
track 2: Duane plays lead guitar
track 4: Duane plays lead guitar
track 5: Duane plays lead guitar
track 6: Duane plays lead guitar
track 9: Duane plays dobro
track 10: Duane plays dobro
track 12: Duane plays electric guitar