Screamin' Jay Hawkins, born Jay W. Hawkins, was an American musician known for his distinctive singing style and lyrics with a horror theme. He was born on July 18, 1929, and passed away on February 12, 2000. Hawkins was a prominent figure in the music scene of the 1950s and 1960s, with his representative works including 'I Put a Spell on You' and 'Constantly Confused'.