Jalacy “Screamin’ Jay” Hawkins (July 18, 1929 – February 12, 2000) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, actor, film producer, and boxer. 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. He received a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance in the 1989 indie film Mystery Train.
instruments played
Guitar
Piano
saxophone
Vocals
Also Known As
Jay Hawkins
Birth Name
Jalacy Hawkins
Genres
Blues rhythm and blues soul rock and roll shock rock
Occupations
Singer songwriter musician actor film producer boxer
Years Active
1942 1999
Name
Screamin' Jay Hawkins
Nationality
United States of America