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- Name: Hiram King Williams
- Born: September 17, 1923
- Died: January 1, 1953
- Inducted 1961: Country Music Hall of Fame
- Inducted 1987: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Son: Hank Williams, Jr.
- Grandson: Hank Williams III
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Hank Williams was a Honky Tonk singer, guitarist, and songwriter, as well as an icon of the country music genre. Over his brief but prolific career, Williams wrote a number of songs that are now considered "Standards" and helped to define what it meant to be a "Country" musician. Although he died at the early age of 29, Williams had 11 #1 hits throughout his career, including such classic songs as "Your Cheatin' Heart", "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)" and "Kaw-Liga". Willams son, Hank Williams, Jr. and his grandson Hank Williams III are also successful musicians.
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Hank Williams on Amazon
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The Unreleased Recordings - $39.98
At the peak of his career in 1951, Hank Williams recorded 143 songs for the Mother's Best Flour Company. Hank sang with his regular studio band and recorded his hits as well as man...Amazon
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Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues - $19.98
Honky Tonk Blues is an expanded director's cut of an American Masters television special about Hank Williams, and every minute of it illuminates Williams's importance...Amazon
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Hank Williams: The Biography - $16.99
In his brief life, Hank Williams created one of the defining bodies of American music. Songs such as 'Your Cheatin' Heart,' 'Hey, Good Lookin',' and 'Jambalaya' sold millions of re...Amazon
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Hank Williams Questions
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What year was Hank Williams born? Where is Audrey Williams? 1 AnswerHank Williams was born on September 17, 1923 in Mount Olive, Alabama. Hank Williams, Jr. was born on May 26, 1949 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Hank Williams III wa... read more -
What Is Your Favorite Tom Hanks Comedy? 4 AnswersI love "Big", hands down. When he nibbles on the little mini corn cob at the company party it just kills me. I know, it's not the coolest movie, but it is a c... read more -
What are your three favorite Hank Williams songs and why? 4 Answers1. "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" The song's just darn catchy, and sets up the greatest mood in the world when you're feeling blue. In fact, it just blends the ... read more
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Drinking and bullshitting with cory and my parents :) also listening to hank williams jr...hicks much!? Hehe loves it!
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I Told a Lie to My Heart: Hank Williams -- I Told a Lie to My Heart Hank was ahead of his time. I Told a Lie t... http://bit.ly/50yBSC
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RT @JakeNYC: "That's when country was good" - Lovesick Blues by Hank Williams http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xu71i89xvs
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Y in the hell did they kick out the legand Hank Williams sr. Out of grand ole opry hall of fame! The legand! I never knew til now..
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"That's when country was good" - Lovesick Blues by Hank Williams http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xu71i89xvs
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