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Hank Williams

Hank Williams. September 17,1923 January 1, 1953. Biography . Also Known as Luke the Drifter and The Hillbilly Shakespeare. Born September 17, 1923 Developed a relationship with music early on Grew up listening to al types of music Mentored by Rufus Payne. Hanks’ Music Career.

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Hank Williams

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  1. Hank Williams September 17,1923 January 1, 1953

  2. Biography • Also Known as Luke the Drifter and The Hillbilly Shakespeare. • Born September 17, 1923 • Developed a relationship with music early on • Grew up listening to al types of music • Mentored by Rufus Payne

  3. Hanks’ Music Career • Hank moved to Alabama in 1947 where he started his music career • Started working for the WSFA radio station • Started the Drifting Cowboys as his first band • Started Drinking heavily and WSFA dropped him

  4. Some Popular Hits • Williams recorded 35 singles (five released posthumously) that would place in the Top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 11 that ranked number one. • Move it on Over • Love Sick Blues • I’m So Lonesome I could Cry • Hey Good Lookin’ • Your Cheatin’ Heart http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWfV6W1V-CQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXYjm74WFI

  5. Later In Hanks’ Life • Alcoholism and drug Addict • Led to divorce and firing of Grand Ole Opry • Passed away from heart attack January 1, 1953 in Virginia

  6. ELEMENTS IN THE MUSIC • Cracking Voice • Poetic • Assonance • Consonance

  7. Who Influenced Hank Williams • Jimmie Rodgers • The Carter Family • Roy Acuff ("King of Country Music")

  8. Rufus “Tee Tot” Payne • Hank’s Largest Influence • Exposed Hank to Blues and other African American styles • Trained Hank to play the guitar in exchange for food • Helped Hank get passed his Shyness

  9. Hank’s Legacy • September 21st “Hank Williams Day” • 1954 Celebration- Unveiling of Hank Williams Monument • 11 Number One Hit Songs • 1961 Country Music Hall of Fame • 1985 Alabama Music Hall of Fame • HollyWood Walk of Fame • Still a Hit Today

  10. REFERENCES: • http://oald8.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/dictionary/hank-williams • http://www.biography.com/people/hank-williams-9532414 • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Williams

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