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Hank Williams (other)
Hank Williams (1923–1953) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. Hank Williams may also refer to: * Hank Williams Jr. (born 1949), American country singer-songwriter and musician, son of Hank Williams Sr. * Hank Williams III (born 1972), singer, drummer, bassist, and guitarist, son of Hank Williams Jr. *Hank Williams (basketball) Henry Williams (born April 28, 1952) is an American former professional basketball player. He played in 39 games for the Utah Stars in the American Basketball Association. Williams was declared ineligible by the NCAA to play his senior season at J ... (born 1952), American professional basketball player See also *'' Hank Williams First Nation'', a 2005 Canadian film *"Honk Williams", a bonus track (about the musician) from the album '' It Doesn't Matter Anymore'' {{hndis, Williams, Hank ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hank Williams
Hank Williams (born Hiram Williams; September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century, he recorded 55 singles (five released posthumously) that reached the top 10 of the ''Billboard'' Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 12 that reached No. 1 (three posthumously). Born and raised in Alabama, Williams was given guitar lessons by African-American blues musician Rufus Payne in exchange for meals or money. Payne, along with Roy Acuff and Ernest Tubb, had a major influence on Williams' later musical style. Williams began his music career in Montgomery in 1937, when producers at local radio station WSFA hired him to perform and host a 15-minute program. He formed the Drifting Cowboys backup band, which was managed by his mother, and dropped out of school to devote his time to his career. When several of his band members ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hank Williams Jr
Randall Hank Williams (born May 26, 1949), known professionally as Hank Williams Jr. or Bocephus, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of southern rock, blues, and country. He is the son of country musician Hank Williams and the father of musicians Holly Williams and Hank Williams III. Williams began his career following in his famed father's footsteps, covering his father's songs and imitating his father's style. Williams' first television appearance was in a 1964 episode of ABC's '' The Jimmy Dean Show'', in which at age fourteen he sang several songs associated with his father. Later that year, he was a guest star on '' Shindig!'' Williams' style evolved slowly as he struggled to find his own voice and place within country music. This was interrupted by a near-fatal fall off the side of Ajax Peak in Montana on August 8, 1975. After an extended recovery, he challenged the country music establishment with a blend of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hank Williams III
Shelton Hank Williams (born December 12, 1972), known as Hank Williams III, is an American musician, singer and multi-instrumentalist, known for his unique fusion of traditional country music, rockabilly, heavy metal and punk rock. He was the drummer of hardcore punk band Arson Anthem, and former bassist of Phil Anselmo's band Superjoint Ritual. He has released eleven studio albums, including five for Curb Records. Williams is the grandson of Hank Williams, the son of Hank Williams Jr., the nephew of Jett Williams, the half-brother of Holly Williams, and the father of Coleman Williams. Music career Early career Williams spent much of his early career playing drums in punk rock bands during the late 1980s and early-to-mid-1990s. During this time frame, Williams was informed that he had fathered a son, Coleman Finchum, who was five years old by that time; a family court judge ordered Williams to find more stable employment so that Finchum could receive child support. Willi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hank Williams (basketball)
Henry Williams (born April 28, 1952) is an American former professional basketball player. He played in 39 games for the Utah Stars in the American Basketball Association. Williams was declared ineligible by the NCAA to play his senior season at Jacksonville University in 1974–75 for accepting money from an organization that represented professional athletes. He is no relation to Hank Williams III, Hank Williams Jr. and Hank Williams Hank Williams (born Hiram Williams; September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century, he reco .... References 1952 births Living people American expatriate basketball people in the Philippines American men's basketball players Basketball players from Pennsylvania Jacksonville Dolphins men's basketball players Lancaster Red Roses (CBA) players New York Knicks draft picks People from No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hank Williams First Nation
''Hank Williams First Nation'' is a 2004 film directed by Aaron James Sorensen. It is Sorensen's first feature film. The film stars Gordon Tootoosis, Jimmy Herman, Stacy Da Silva, and Colin VanLoon. Plot The film follows the story of a seventy-five-year-old Cree man named Martin Fox who has been reading too many tabloids, and begins to believe that Elvis Presley and Princess Diana are still alive after their alleged deaths. From this he begins to wonder if his hero Hank Williams is not still alive as well. Before Fox's death, and joined by his younger brother and teenage nephew, he commits to making a Greyhound bus trip to Nashville, Tennessee to find out more about the country music legend and if he is truly deceased or still living. Production The film was shot on the Woodland Cree First Nation in Northern Alberta. Reception A presentation on the Canadian Film Database finds that "Many films like this seem to be excuses for a soundtrack CD but not in this case. This is so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
