Dolores Hawkins was a singer from Brooklyn, New York. She is a part of the roots of both the rhythm & blues
and hip hop

Hip hop

Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...

 record genres.

Vocal career

She is remembered for her vocals which accompanied band leaders Gene Krupa

Gene Krupa

Gene Krupa was an American jazz and big band drummer and composer, known for his highly energetic and flamboyant style.-Biography:...

 and Red Saunders (musician)

Red Saunders (musician)

Theodore Dudley "Red" Saunders was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He also played vibraphone and timpani....

. She recorded
Heavenly Father/Rocks In My Bed with The Four Lads

The Four Lads

The Four Lads is a popular Canadian male singing quartet. In the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, the group earned many gold singles and albums. Its million-selling signature tunes include "Moments to Remember," "Standin' on the Corner," "No, Not Much," "Who Needs You," and "Istanbul."The Four Lads makes...

 in 1952. Walter Winchell

Walter Winchell

Walter Winchell was an American newspaper and radio gossip commentator.-Professional career:Born Walter Weinschel in New York City, he left school in the sixth grade and started performing in a vaudeville troupe known as Gus Edwards' "Newsboys Sextet."His career in journalism was begun by posting...

 mentioned the newcomer Hawkins in his March 25, 1953 column. He said that she was admired by female vocalists Gloria DeHaven

Gloria DeHaven

Gloria Mildred DeHaven is an American actress and a former contract star for MGM.-Early life and career:DeHaven was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of actor-director Carter DeHaven and actress Flora Parker DeHaven, both former vaudeville performers.She began her career as a child...

 and Monica Lewis during her performance at the Copacabana

Copacabana

Copacabana is a borough located in the southern zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It's known for its 4 km beach, which is one of the most famous in the world.- History :...

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Hawkins released the single record Scrap of Paper/I've Got A Letter, a 78 RPM, on OKeh Records

Okeh Records

Okeh Records began as an independent record label based in the United States of America in 1918. From 1926 on, it was a subsidiary of Columbia Records.-History:...

 in April 1953. The orchestra which accompanied her vocals was directed by Joe Reisman. In 1954 Hawkins recorded George/Silly Man on Epic Records

Epic Records

Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...

. Billboard Magazine commented that she sang the ballad pastiche George with the coolness of an English Savoyard.

In November 1968 Hawkins performed in a Cavalcade of Broadway at Harry's American Showroom in Miami, Florida

Miami, Florida

Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...

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External links

• Dolores Hawkins photo
• Dolores Hawkins sings Hambone with Red Saunders and his orchestra.
• Dolores Hawkins accompanies Gene Krupa on You Tube.

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