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Hank Williams, Jr. is a successful Country music singer and performer and the son of legendary country musician Hank Williams.
On April 15, 2009, what was a day of tea party protests against taxes, Hank Williams, Jr. first performed his new single Red, White and Pink Slip Blues, in a personal statement about the crisis the United States is facing due to the economic crisis.The FOX Nation: Hank Williams Jr. Exclusive Tea Party Anthem! (April 15, 2009, Time 3:25)
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Fast Facts
- Name: Randall Hank Williams
- Nickname: Bocephus
- Born: May 26, 1949
- Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana
- Father: Hank Williams
- Son: Hank Williams III
- Years active: 1957 to Present
- Record labels: Warner Bros., MCA, Curb
- Music Genres: Country, Outlaw Country, Southern Rock, Country Rock and Blues
- Occupation: Musician, Singer-Songwriter
- Instruments Played: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Steel Guitar, Banjo, Dobro, Piano, Keyboards, Harmonica, Fiddle and Drums
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Early Career
Hank Williams, Jr started out playing his famous father's songs while being strongly promoted by his mother, Audrey Williams with a recording debut in 1963 at the age of eight years old. The song was Long Gone Lonesome Blues one of his fathers classics.Fortunately, there were many other musical influences for Hank Williams, Jr such as: Johnny Cash, Fats Domino, Earl Scruggs and Jerry Lee Lewis. They taught him how to play different instruments and do different styles which gave him the desire to expand himself and even write his own music. One of his first compositions was Standing In The Shadows [1]
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Outlaw Image
Often referred to by his nickname, Bocephus, Williams, Jr. became a part of the "Outlaw" country movement of the late 1970s along with fellow country singers Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash. While it took a while for Williams to be accepted by the country music mainstream, his popularity soon made it so that he couldn't be ignored. Since then, Williams has become recognized as one of the most unique performers in country music. -
Mountain Accident
Montana's Ajack's Mountain was the site of a terrible climbing accident in 1975 when Hank Williams, Jr. fell 442 feet sustaining serious injury. He had to endure extensive surgery along with learning to speak and sing again. It was two years before Hank could again record music. He released an allbum called New South which was produced by Waylon Jennings who also vocaled on a song Once and For All [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Williams_Jr. -
Monday Night Football
In the early 1990s, Williams was best known for providing the theme song for the intro to Monday Night Football. His hit "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight" (performed before each game), became one of his most recognized tunes. -
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Politics
Hank Williams, Jr. is a reppublican having worked on the 2008 campaign of Senator John McCain and Governor Sara Palin. According to a 11-21-2008 WSM-TV Nashville web article, Hank will run for a U.S. Senate seat next election. [1] -
Awards
- 2006: CMT Music Awards: Johnny Cash Visionary Award
- 1990: TNN/Music City News: Video of the Year
- 1990: TNN/Music City News: Vocal Collaboration of the Year
- 1989: Academy of Country Music: Video of the Year
- 1989: CMA: Music Video of the Year
- 1989: CMA: Vocal Event of the Year
- 1989: Grammy: Best Country Vocal Collaboration
- 1988: Academy of Country Music: Entertainer of the Year
- 1988: Academy of Country Music: Video of the Year
- 1988: CMA: Album of the Year
- 1988: CMA: Entertainer of the Year
- 1987: Academy of Country Music: Entertainer of the Year
- 1987: CMA: Entertainer of the Year
- 1987: CMA: Music Video of the Year
- 1986: Academy of Country Music: Entertainer of the Year
- 1985: Academy of Country Music: Video of the Year
- 1985: CMA: Music Video of the Year
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Red, White & Pink-Slip Blues
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Early Hank Williams, Jr.
Introduced by Johnny Cash, this is a sample of Hank Williams, Jr. singing in the earlier years.
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Hank Williams, Jr.'s Greatest Hits, Vol.1 - $9.98
This is Hank Jr. in his late-'70s/early-'80s version, that brief moment after he'd discovered a sound and persona that wasn't just inherited but before he devolved into a good-old-boy caricature. Not that Bocephus isn't engaging in some pos...
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:: Hank Williams Jr.: The Long Journey from Rose Avenue to Gulf Shore Road
Hank Williams Jr. was already a veteran entertainer by the age of 30. he not only learned from masters including Johnny Cash and Earl Scruggs, ...RodeoAttitude (November 04, 2009) -
Hank Williams Jr. to attend memorial for late moonshine legend "Popcorn" Sutton
According to the Knoxville News Sentinel, Five-time Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year Hank Williams Jr. is ...Kingsport Times News (October 24, 2009) -
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Just Needs His Own Country Song (Satire)
"I remember listening to all the greats, Johnny Cash, Wille Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Hank Williams, Jr.", Junior said. "Dwight Yokum is also really cool ...Bleacher Report (October 25, 2009) -
Hank Williams Jr. to pay respects to moonshiner Marvin 'Popcorn' Sutton
Hank Williams Jr., the country music star, will attend the memorial service Saturday for Marvin "Popcorn" Sutton in Dandridge, according to a Williams ...Asheville Citizen-Times (October 22, 2009)
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New blog post: Hank Williams Jr Quail Hunting http://bit.ly/1dnpm7
@ClipsDemon | November 09, 2009 06:14 PM -
is excited to see his old friend Hank Williams, Jr. on #MNF. It's been a year since the Steelers have partied with Bocephus on Monday night.
@brian_shoemaker | November 09, 2009 04:57 PM -
song of the day - Hank Williams, Jr. "Are You Ready For Some Football? " ♫ http://twt.fm/327256 #musicmonday bring it baby!!!!
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CMT : News : HOT DISH: Hank Williams Jr. Connects With One of... http://tinyurl.com/ygd8dr6
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View All Hank Williams, Jr. Questions (224) | Ask a QuestionWhat year was Hank Williams born? Where is Audrey Williams? (1 Answer)Hank 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 was born on ... read moreWhat Is Your Favorite Tom Hanks Comedy? (4 Answers)I 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 ... read moreWhat are your three favorite Hank Williams songs and why? (4 Answers)1. "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 ... read moreWhat are some of the best male and female classic country singers age 70 and over? (2 Answers)George Jones http://www.georgejones.com Kenny Rogers http://music.aol.com/artist/kenny-rogers/1075189 Willie Nelson http://willienelson.com read more
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