RIP George Hawkins, Jr.

Street_Dreamer · #1 10-27-2018, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepless child

Very sad news. Didn't Mick mention him being ill at Musicares?

I remember seeing him perform with Christine and Mick and I think he also did with Lindsey.

He along with Billy, Steve Ross and Mick performed with Lindsey on SNL.

Macfan4life · #2 10-27-2018, 01:03 PM

Very sad

Fantastic bass player. I saw him live in 1984 with Chris.

BLY · #3 10-27-2018, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Macfan4life

Very sad

Fantastic bass player. I saw him live in 1984 with Chris.

Me too....He was a great player.

SteveMacD · #4 10-27-2018, 01:25 PM

RIP. He was a great talent.

Street_Dreamer · #5 10-27-2018, 02:47 PM

I've been "friends" with George on Facebook ever since I created my account. Around 10 years ago or so, I was going through a rough period and he was kind enough to send some encouraging words to me in spite of not knowing me personally at all. He ended up emailing me a copy of a song of his, Love So Strong. I'll always remember him for his kindness and being awesome enough to share his music with me. Even though he wasn't a member of Fleetwood Mac, his contributions to the various solo projects from Trouble to The Visitor and I'm Not Me to Christine's solo album have been and always will be a major part of my life. I proudly own Every Dog Has Its Day on CD and was thrilled beyond belief when I obtained my copy on eBay.

Thank you George, for everything. You are missed greatly.

Murrow · #6 10-27-2018, 04:03 PM

Sad loss. He was always bassist-in-waiting for the Mac people.

SteveMacD · #7 10-27-2018, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Murrow

Sad loss. He was always bassist-in-waiting for the Mac people.

Ironically, he even sang backing vocals on John’s solo album. His backing vocals on “One More Time With Feeling” were a major high point on that album.

bwboy · #8 10-27-2018, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Street_Dreamer

I've been "friends" with George on Facebook ever since I created my account. Around 10 years ago or so, I was going through a rough period and he was kind enough to send some encouraging words to me in spite of not knowing me personally at all. He ended up emailing me a copy of a song of his, Love So Strong. I'll always remember him for his kindness and being awesome enough to share his music with me. Even though he wasn't a member of Fleetwood Mac, his contributions to the various solo projects from Trouble to The Visitor and I'm Not Me to Christine's solo album have been and always will be a major part of my life. I proudly own Every Dog Has Its Day on CD and was thrilled beyond belief when I obtained my copy on eBay.

Thank you George, for everything. You are missed greatly.

That was so nice of him. Thanks for sharing, Street_Dreamer.

BLY · #9 10-27-2018, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Street_Dreamer

I've been "friends" with George on Facebook ever since I created my account. Around 10 years ago or so, I was going through a rough period and he was kind enough to send some encouraging words to me in spite of not knowing me personally at all. He ended up emailing me a copy of a song of his, Love So Strong. I'll always remember him for his kindness and being awesome enough to share his music with me. Even though he wasn't a member of Fleetwood Mac, his contributions to the various solo projects from Trouble to The Visitor and I'm Not Me to Christine's solo album have been and always will be a major part of my life. I proudly own Every Dog Has Its Day on CD and was thrilled beyond belief when I obtained my copy on eBay.

Thank you George, for everything. You are missed greatly.

Very nice...and thanks for sharing. He was definitely part of the MAC family.