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On a warm night in June, 1949, with his first number one record spilling out of radios across the country, a frail young man walked onto the stage of Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for his Grand Ole Opry debut. Behind him lay nearly a decade of struggle and rejection in pursuit of this goal; ahead, a little more than five years in the limelight.
By 1953, literally worn out at twenty-nine, Hank Williams was gone. But he had given country music much of its standard repertoire, a new definition of stardom and a legend so enduring that he is still the model for countless singers and songwriters.
Born in Mount Olive West, Alabama (near Georgiana) on September 17th, 1923, Hiriam was the second child of Lon and Lillie Williams. Lon, a WWI veteran, was hospitalized during most of Hank’s early life, leaving the boy’s upbringing to his strong-willed mother. Small and fragile from the beginning (and afflicted with spina bifida), Hank may well have gravitated toward music as an alternative to sports. While living in Georgiana, he befriended Rufus Payne, a black street musician known as “Tee-Tot”.
Years later, Hank would say that Payne had given him “all the music training I ever had”, and most biographers consider Payne the source of the noticeable blues thread running through Hank’s music. Hear a sample of “Long Gone Lonesome Blues”
At sixteen, living in Montgomery, Williams quit school and began his music career in earnest. He had made his first radio appearance on WSFA in late 1936 or early 1937, and would soon become one of the station’s most popular performers. He also worked beer joints and regional shows with his band, already named the Drifting Cowboys.
By 1953, literally worn out at twenty-nine, Hank Williams was gone. But he had given country music much of its standard repertoire, a new definition of stardom and a legend so enduring that he is still the model for countless singers and songwriters.
Born in Mount Olive West, Alabama (near Georgiana) on September 17th, 1923, Hiriam was the second child of Lon and Lillie Williams. Lon, a WWI veteran, was hospitalized during most of Hank’s early life, leaving the boy’s upbringing to his strong-willed mother. Small and fragile from the beginning (and afflicted with spina bifida), Hank may well have gravitated toward music as an alternative to sports. While living in Georgiana, he befriended Rufus Payne, a black street musician known as “Tee-Tot”.
Years later, Hank would say that Payne had given him “all the music training I ever had”, and most biographers consider Payne the source of the noticeable blues thread running through Hank’s music. Hear a sample of “Long Gone Lonesome Blues”
At sixteen, living in Montgomery, Williams quit school and began his music career in earnest. He had made his first radio appearance on WSFA in late 1936 or early 1937, and would soon become one of the station’s most popular performers. He also worked beer joints and regional shows with his band, already named the Drifting Cowboys.
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swat360 wrote:
i loving this type of songs ( country songs ) .. new flag n' greetings from libya keep on teach
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Ganimi wrote:
Hank as Luke the Drifter is the best!
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Coolnameman04 wrote:
Its all about Ramblin' Man
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ChrisJHutchins wrote:
A true legend. When living and forever. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwxE2vpnhig&feature=channel
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WLDB wrote:
@Gearuka, not all. Johnny Cash, George Jones, Frank Sinatra and quite a few others from that era lived well past 30.
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countryst wrote:
There is a review of Hank Williams 3-CD boxed set, “Revealed the Unreleased Recordings,” on the Country Standard Time website: www.countrystantardtime.com
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ARGBDude wrote:
They can't make country music like this anymore[2]
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fly934 wrote:
^ ^
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Tehpaco wrote:
AND I'LL NEVER GET OUT OF THIS WORLD ALIVE
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Gohel wrote:
Robert Johnson, Hank Williams & Elvis are the only kings.
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buglerden wrote:
This is a Style of Music that can be felt in the soul! And, believe me! I am not a religious man at all...Just feel what the Artist is feeling!
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smeegletrax wrote:
Classic country was the white mans blues. They can't make country music like this anymore because we have become too pampered and complacent.
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scarboro wrote:
Heartfelt songs are really what's missing in current music .. any genre .. nowadays.
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raz0r69 wrote:
REAL Country. not the Rascal Flatts BS you hear on the Radio. Love this.
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GabeStringer wrote:
Give it up for Hank fuckn williams everbody
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m90 wrote:
It's your birthday, Hank!
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GTA soundtrack.
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trackaghost wrote:
He was kidding. Hank only had two children, Hank Williams Jr (of course, famous in his own right) and a daughter, Jett.
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awkward wrote:
wow really? Hank Williams' son?
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DafyddapLlwyd wrote:
am the son of Mr. Williams himself! www.last.fm/music/wyn+williams and available to buy on iTunes now
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