Screaming Jay Hawkins

Jalacy "Screamin' Jay" Hawkins (July 18, 1929 – February 12, 2000)

Blues and R&B Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Boxer and Actor, Screaming Jay Hawkins, recorded his major hit while drunk and had to learn the song from the recording. He was also a pioneer of theatrics in  stage performances and Shock Rock. He died in the year 2000; please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Portrait of a man and I put a spell on you

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screamin%27_Jay_Hawkins

Background information
Birth name	Jalacy Hawkins
Also known as	Jay Hawkins
Born	July 18, 1929 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Died	February 12, 2000(aged 70) Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Genres	Blues, R&B, shock rock
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, actor, film producer
Years active	1946–2000