Greg Hawkes

Greg Hawkes
Greg Hawkes
	Hawkes performing with the Cars at Lollapalooza in Chicago, 2011
Background information
Born	Gregory A. Hawkes; October 22, 1952; Fulton, Maryland, U.S.
Genres	New wave; power pop; pop rock; electronic rock;
Occupations	Musician; composer;
Instruments	Keyboards; bass guitar; guitar; saxophone; ukulele; vocals;
Years active	1969–present
Formerly of	Teeth; Martin Mull and his Fabulous Furniture; Richard and the Rabbits; The Cars; Sky Dwellers; The New Cars;

Gregory A. Hawkes (born October 22, 1952) is an American musician and composer who is most notable as a founding member and the keyboardist of the American new wave band the Cars.

Hawkes has also played in various bands, including Martin Mull and his Fabulous Furniture and Richard and the Rabbits. He was the last band member to join the Cars. Hawkes is credited with helping popularize new wave and synth-pop in American popular music through his work with the Cars. In 2018, Hawkes was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Cars.

Hawkes was also a member of the New Cars. He has done solo musical work and has worked as a session musician.