Hank Williams
American singer-songwriter (1923–1953) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hank Williams, Sr. (September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953), born Hiram King Williams, was an American singer-songwriter and musicians. Williams is known as "the Father of Country and Western Music", because his songs were some of the first to come from that genre. As with many musical pioneers, Williams did not set out to create a new kind of music. He simply wanted to make music that his listeners would enjoy, that he would also enjoy making for them.
Hank Williams, Sr. | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Hiram King Williams |
Also known as | Luke the Drifter, The Hillbilly Shakespeare. |
Born | (1923-09-17)September 17, 1923 Butler County, Alabama, United States |
Died | January 1, 1953(1953-01-01) (aged 29) Oak Hill, West Virginia, United States |
Genres | Country, Western, gospel, blues, honky-tonk, folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1937–1953 |
Labels | Sterling, MGM |
Website | www Signature of Hank Williams |
Some of Williams's songs are "Your Cheatin' Heart", "Hey Good Lookin'", "Jambalaya", and "Cold, Cold Heart". The songs were easy to remember, and many fans sang along when they heard them. Other singers began to include Hank Williams songs in their repertoires. Williams made recordings, performed on radio and early television, and also made live appearances.