| Music Genre(s) | Rock and roll/Pop Rock and roll Pop |
| Year(s) Active | 1960–present 1960–2021 |
| Record Label | EMI KPM |
| Associated Acts | The Shadows Emile Ford |
William Alan Hawkshaw BEM (27 March 1937 - 16 October 2021) was British composer and performer, particularly of themes for movies and television programs. Hawkshaw worked extensively for the KPM production music company in the 1960s and 1970s, composing and recording many stock tracks that have been used extensively in film and TV. His song “Charlie” is heard on Just for Laughs Gags. In 2016, he was awarded a doctorate for his contributions to the music industry.
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