Tribute Mondays: Jennell Hawkins

Jennell Ruth Hawkins (née

Grimes , April 8, 1938 – October 13, 2006)

R&B Singer and Musician (Piano and Organ), Jennell Hawkins, had her most productive period between the 1950's and the 1960's,working in Groups and as a Solo Artist. She left the industry briefly in the 1960's and drove the hearse and played the Organ at funerals for funeral companies to make ends meet. She returned in a Sextet in the 1960's and continued into the 2000's. She suffered a stroke in 2005 and died in 2006. Thanks for your contribution Mrs. Hawkins, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday:  I pity you fool, Money (that's what I want) and Moments

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennell_Hawkins

Background information
Birth name	Jennell Ruth Grimes
Born	April 8, 1938 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	October 13, 2006(aged 68)
Genres	R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer, musician
Instruments	Vocals, organ, piano
Years active	1954–2005
Labels	Flair, Titanic, Amazon
Associated acts	Richard Berry, The Dreamers, Johnny Morisette