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Born Randall Hank Williams in Shreveport, Louisiana, and known by the nickname Bocephus (a name given to him by his father because he thought his son as a baby resembled a TV ventriloquist dummy named Bocephus), he was raised by his mother Audrey after his father’s death in 1953. He began performing when eight years old, and in 1963 made his recording debut with “Lone Gone Lonesome Blues”, a staple of his father’s career.
Williams’ early career was guided, some say outright dominated, by his mother Audrey Williams, who many claim was the driving force that led his father to musical superstardom during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Audrey, in many ways, wished for young Hank to be nothing more than a “Hank Williams, Sr. impersonator”, sometimes going as far as to have clothes designed for him that were identical to his father’s stage clothes and vocal stylings very similar to those of his father.
Although Williams’ recordings earned him numerous country hits throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, he became disillusioned with his role as a ‘Hank Williams clone’ and severed ties with his mother in order to pursue his own musical direction and tastes. After recording the soundtrack to Your Cheatin’ Heart, a biography of his father, Williams, Jr. hit the charts with one of his own compositions, “Standing in the Shadows”. The song signalled a move to rock and roll and other influences as he stepped from the shadow of his father.
Williams’ early career was guided, some say outright dominated, by his mother Audrey Williams, who many claim was the driving force that led his father to musical superstardom during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Audrey, in many ways, wished for young Hank to be nothing more than a “Hank Williams, Sr. impersonator”, sometimes going as far as to have clothes designed for him that were identical to his father’s stage clothes and vocal stylings very similar to those of his father.
Although Williams’ recordings earned him numerous country hits throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, he became disillusioned with his role as a ‘Hank Williams clone’ and severed ties with his mother in order to pursue his own musical direction and tastes. After recording the soundtrack to Your Cheatin’ Heart, a biography of his father, Williams, Jr. hit the charts with one of his own compositions, “Standing in the Shadows”. The song signalled a move to rock and roll and other influences as he stepped from the shadow of his father.
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Rooster____ wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Outlaw+Country
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Andy_warhola wrote:
For those of you who are Republicans like Hank (and have a sense of humor): http://www.last.fm/group/Mitt+Romney+-+The+Mittster
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traqua89 wrote:
Obaaaamaaaa!
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bleachgeek4973 wrote:
@PeonyCrackers: Sorry but that is a different situation, the real problem is he got his rights mixed up thinking he had freedom of speech on tv which he didn't. I personally don't care (not me) but still he expressed his opinion and even if you don't like it, it's still his opinion. He lost either way, maybe he'll learn from it (I doubt it from his response to being taken down).
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promisedeyes wrote:
It's telling that when you insult Obama, people whine like little spoiled toddlers. But criticize Hillary or Bill Clinton, and responses are calm and measured. There's a lesson there.
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phil_colons wrote:
I don't really give a fuck what he said. I was happy to get a week of football without that dumb fuckin song.
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samcro_mama wrote:
It's unfortunate this family is going to get such a bad wrap for a single comment this man has made. His father was, and his son is a great musician that will also feel the wrath of a nation over an ill stated opinion.
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bleachgeek4973 wrote:
I don't see the big deal, he merely made an angry opinion (a lot of people do), and it's not like it was not based on something since he said why. I don't agree with it but it doesn't mean he's wrong for stating it. People need to remember, "Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one and they all stink". Lighten up.
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phil_colons wrote:
I'm glad MNF pulled his shitty intro. Shouldn't have shot your hick mouth off, ya fuckin redneck prick.
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Gohel wrote:
His cover of "Simple Man', written by Lynyrd Skynyrd, is pretty disappointing...
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Leegrooms wrote:
.Kaw-liga was having a Conversation with The Blues Man about Old Habits. They agreed they liked to get Whiskey Bent & Hell Bound, Texas Women and they were both Born To Boogie. Just about that time Mr Weatherman walked up, joined in and said he liked Naked Women & Beer, All My Rowdy Friends have settled down and s...aid if Heaven Ain't a Lot Like Dixie he didn't want to go 'cause you know it's The American Way. Well, Kaw-liga called him a Dinosaur and told him "All My Rowdy Friends Are Comin' Over Tonight"! The Blues Man told them both he was "Thirsty" and broke out a bottle. Did I mention they were All In Alabama in a Country State Of Mind......Because it's a Family Tradition dont you know....
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FolxPunxForLife wrote:
Put old jim beam in my hand
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twylia wrote:
You ain't county if u dnt love Hank Williams jr.as long as I'm alive ol Hank will never die an then my children better carry him on my oldest daughter could sang about every song Hank had out by the time she was 3 I got every cd he has ever put out. An yes country can surivie...
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hindinburg wrote:
Aw gosh, Bertha, go get the toothless cousin!
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traqua89 wrote:
Hank, lets talk about your daddy :D
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Hoffnungstod wrote:
all my rowdy friends have settled down
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Blaszczykows wrote:
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?
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SledzWSS wrote:
country boy can survive... damn great!
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traqua89 wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/HANK+WILLIAMS+3
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sheilahkelley wrote:
One thing to say he does his daddy proud
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