Hank Williams
Hank Williams (September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953) was an American singer-songwriter andmusician who has also become an
icon of country music, and was one of the most influential musiciansand songwriters of the 20th century. A leading pioneer of the
honky tonk style, he had numerous hitrecords, and his charismatic performances and succinct compositions increased his fame.
Hissongbook is one of the backbones of country music, and several of his songs are pop standards as well.He has been covered in
a range of pop, gospel, blues and rock styles. His premature death at the age oftwent ...read more
Hank Williams (September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953) was an American singer-songwriter andmusician who has also become an
icon of country music, and was one of the most influential musiciansand songwriters of the 20th century. A leading pioneer of the
honky tonk style, he had numerous hitrecords, and his charismatic performances and succinct compositions increased his fame.
Hissongbook is one of the backbones of country music, and several of his songs are pop standards as well.He has been covered in
a range of pop, gospel, blues and rock styles. His premature death at the age oftwenty-nine helped fuel his legend. His son
(Randall) Hank Williams, Jr., nicknamed 'Bocephus', hisdaughter Jett Williams, and his grandchildren Hank Williams III, Holly Williams,
and Hilary Williams arealso professional singers. « hide |
