Directory of Williams, Hank Resources

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Often called "the hillbilly Shakespeare", the legendary Hank Williams, Sr. both epitomized and transcended country music with direct, deeply emotional lyrics sung over spare backing tracks. He died at age 29 on January 1, 1953 after struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction throughout his brief career.

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• Drifting Cowboys
• Tribute Acts

Resources in This Category

• CMT.com - Hank Williams

  http://www.cmt.com/artists/hank-williams/
  Biography, awards, articles, discography, audio clips, fan club information.

• Hank Williams Appreciation Society International

  http://www3.sympatico.ca/tomlipscombe/hwasi.html
  Articles and sound clips, including a recorded apology for a missed 1952 concert.

• Hank Williams, Sr.: A Look Back

  http://www.archives.state.al.us/hank/
  From the Alabama Department of Archives and History. Includes vintage photos, magazine and newspaper clippings and obituaries.

• Hank Williams: Super Star Lives On In Music

  http://www.sologuitarman.0catch.com/hank.html
  A history and opinion on the life of Hank Williams.

• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Hank Williams

  http://rockhall.com/inductees/hank-williams/
  Provides a short biography and details on Hank's influence on rockabilly, modern rock and country music.

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