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Hank Williams, Jr. “ Bocephus ”. Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Jr.’s Life Hank Jr.’s Achievements. Hank Jr.’s Life. Childhood May 26, 1949 Shreveport, La Grew up in Tennessee & Alabama Father Hank Williams—popularized country music in the 40’s
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Hank Williams, Jr. “Bocephus”
Hank Williams, Jr. • Hank Jr.’s Life • Hank Jr.’s Achievements
Hank Jr.’s Life • Childhood • May 26, 1949 • Shreveport, La • Grew up in Tennessee & Alabama • Father • Hank Williams—popularized country music in the 40’s • Died New Year’s Eve 1953 of a drug overdose, Hank Jr. was only 3 years old
Hank Jr.’s Life • Accident • 1973—Fell 500 feet down the Ajax Mountain • Crushed his skull and face • Several reconstructive surgeries
Hank Jr.’s Career • Hit Songs • “All My Rowdy Friends”, “A Country Boy Can Survive”, “There’s A Tear in My Beer”, “Born to Boogie” • Awards & Recognition • 5 Entertainer of the Year Awards • 24 Gold records
Hank Jr.’s Career • Awards & Recognition (continued) • 10 Platinum records • 4 Emmys • 13 #1 albums • 10 #1 singles
Hank Williams, Jr. • Hank Jr.’s Life • Childhood in South • Father’s fame and death • Accident on Ajax Mountain • Hank, Jr.’s Career • Hit songs make Bocephus a household name • Many awards including 5 Entertainer of the Year Awards
Hank Williams, Jr. “Bocephus”