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Greg Hawkes(I)

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Mullti-talented musician Greg Hawkes was born on October 22 in 1952. He originally hails from Fulton, Maryland. Hawkes attended Atholton High School. The first band he was a member of was the Advarks. Greg majored in flute and composition at the Berklee College of Music. In 1973 he was featured as a saxophonist on the album "Milkwood" along with future the Cars band mates Ric Ocasek and Ben Orr. In 1975 Greg collaborated again with Orr and Ocasek with the band Richard and the Rabbits. He played flute, clarinet, and saxophones with Martin Mull and his Fabulous Furniture in 1976. In 1977 Orr, Ocasek, and Hawkes founded the highly popular, successful, and innovative New Wave pop-synth group the Cars; the band enjoyed a steady succession of hit songs and bestselling albums from the late 70s up until the mid 80s. Outside of his work as a keyboardist in the Cars, Greg has also played mainly keyboards on most of Ocasek's solo albums, recorded the solo album "Niagara Falls" in 1982 and the singles "Jet Lag" and "Backseat Waltz" in 1983, and both composed and performed the soundtrack for the 1987 film "Anna." In 1989 Hawkes produced and recorded "Daddy's Home" for the Boston-based band Tribe and was featured on the song "Motor of Love" on Paul McCartney's album "Flowers in the Dirt." In the 90s Greg performed and recorded with the bands Letters to Cleo, Manufacture, and Propaganda. In 2006 he helped form the group the New Cars. In 2007 and 2008 Hawkes toured with the Turtles, performed in the Ukulele Noir concerts series in Boston and the East Coast, and recorded and produced his "UKEsymphonic" works (Greg as of late has been doing a lot of music with the ukulele). He lives in Lincoln, Massachusetts and continues to work as a session musician.
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    Kirsten Dunst, Lizzy Caplan, Isla Fisher, Andrew Rannells, and Rebel Wilson in Bachelorette (2012)
    Bachelorette
    5.3
    • Soundtrack("Moving in Stereo")
    • 2012
    Jim Caviezel and Michael Emerson in Person of Interest (2011)
    Person of Interest
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Soundtrack("Moving in Stereo")
    Jennifer Garner in Alias (2001)
    Alias
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Soundtrack("Moving in Stereo")
    John Travolta and Lisa Kudrow in Lucky Numbers (2000)
    Lucky Numbers
    5.1
    • Soundtrack("Moving in Stereo")
    • 2000

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    • The Cars: Blue Tip (2011)
      The Cars: Blue Tip
      Music Video
      • Greg Hawkes
      • 2011
    • The Cars: Strap Me In (1987)
      The Cars: Strap Me In
      5.2
      Music Video
      • Greg Hawkes
      • 1987
    • The Cars: You Are the Girl (1987)
      The Cars: You Are the Girl
      5.8
      Music Video
      • Greg Hawkes
      • 1987
    • The Cars: Heartbeat City (1985)
      The Cars: Heartbeat City
      5.9
      Music Video
      • Greg Hawkes
      • 1985
    • The Cars: Tonight She Comes (1985)
      The Cars: Tonight She Comes
      6.4
      Music Video
      • Greg Hawkes
      • 1985
    • The Cars: Why Can't I Have You (1985)
      The Cars: Why Can't I Have You
      6.5
      Music Video
      • Greg Hawkes
      • 1985
    • The Cars: Heartbeat City (1984)
      The Cars: Heartbeat City
      7.1
      Video
      • Greg Hawkes
      • 1984
    • The Cars: Hello Again (1984)
      The Cars: Hello Again
      6.6
      Music Video
      • Greg Hawkes
      • 1984
    • Ric Ocasek and The Cars in The Cars: Drive (1984)
      The Cars: Drive
      7.6
      Music Video
      • Greg Hawkes
      • 1984
    • Ric Ocasek in The Cars: Magic (1984)
      The Cars: Magic
      6.7
      Music Video
      • Greg Hawkes
      • 1984
    • Greg Hawkes: Twenty Seven Shirt
      Music Video
      • Greg Hawkes
      • 1984
    • Elliot Easton, Ric Ocasek, Ben Orr, and The Cars in The Cars: You Might Think (1984)
      The Cars: You Might Think
      7.1
      Music Video
      • Greg Hawkes
      • 1984
    • The Cars: Since You're Gone (1982)
      The Cars: Since You're Gone
      6.8
      Music Video
      • Greg Hawkes
      • 1982
    • Ric Ocasek in The Cars: Shake It Up (1981)
      The Cars: Shake It Up
      6.0
      Music Video
      • Greg Hawkes
      • 1981
    • The Cars: Panorama (1980)
      The Cars: Panorama
      5.1
      Music Video
      • Greg Hawkes
      • 1980

    Composer



    • No Hair Day
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 2001
    • Sally Kirkland in Anna (1987)
      Anna
      6.4
      • Composer
      • 1987

    Music Department



    • Simply Mad About the Mouse (1991)
      Simply Mad About the Mouse
      6.9
      Short
      • arranged by (segment "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah")
      • 1991

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    • Alternative names
      • The Cars
    • Height
      • 5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
    • Born
      • October 22, 1952
    • Spouse
      • Elaine Hawkes
    • Other works
      Album: "Niagara Falls" (1982/Passport Records)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Portrayal

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      Keyboardist, saxophonist and background vocalist for the 1970s-1980s synth-pop band The Cars.

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    • How old is Greg Hawkes?
      72 years old
    • When was Greg Hawkes born?
      October 22, 1952
    • How tall is Greg Hawkes?
      5 feet 4 inches, or 1.63 meters
    • What is Greg Hawkes known for?
      Lucky Numbers, Alias, Person of Interest, and Bachelorette
    • Is Greg Hawkes married?
      Yes, to Elaine Hawkes

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