Remembering Screamin Jay Hawkins, born Jalacy Hawkins on July 18, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio – he died on February 12, 2000. Hawkins was an American rhythm and blues musician, singer, songwriter and actor. Famed chiefly for his powerful, operatic vocal delivery, and wildly theatrical performances of songs such as "I Put a Spell on You", he sometimes used macabre props onstage, making him an early pioneer of shock rock. #screaminjayhawkins #blues #dimestoreradio | Dime Store Radio

Black History Month with Screamin’ Jay Hawkins!Jalacy J. Hawkins Aka Screamin’ Jay Hawkins was born in Cleveland, OH and learned to play piano and guitar. Later he’d move to Hawaii then landing in New York City. Hawkins was not a major success as a recording artist, his highly theatrical performances from “I Put a Spell on You” onward earned him a steady career as a live performer for decades afterward, and influenced subsequent acts. This exposure in turn influenced rock acts such as Black Sabb

Screamin' Jay Hawkins - I Put a Spell On You (1956) | 1950s MUSIC

On this day , 1956 , "Screamin'" Jay Hawkins records "I Put A Spell On You." #rockabillyitalia | Rockabilly Italia