Today (September 17, 2023) would have been American country legend Hank Williams' 100th birthday.
Biography highlights, courtesy of Wikipedia
- Born Hiram Williams in Alabama (September 17, 1923)
- Started his career playing radio stations and local venues (late 1930's)
- Released first single Never Again (Will I Knock on Your Door) (1947)
- Released over of Lovesick Blues, his first country #1
- Died aged 29: January 1, 1953
- 1967: Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
Here are a few covers of Hank's songs.
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A now one from the man himself
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