R.I.P. Roger Hawkins

Roger Hawkins has died. The legendary session drummer was 75. A member of The Swampers, a supergroup of session stalwarts, the backbone of the Muscle Shoals rhythm section, Hawkins was one of most tasteful, dependable players – no ego in dominance, all empathy for the tune.

Even if you don’t recognise the name you have heard the playing. He’s one of thos…