Hank Williams
Hiram "Hank" Williams (September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century, he recorded 35 singles (five released posthumously) that reached the top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 11 that reached No. 1 (three posthumously).
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| Full name at birth | Hiram King Williams
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| Claim to fame | Williams Began his career in 1937 at WSFA radio Station as and Perform and Host
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| Date of birth | 16 September 1923
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| Place of birth | Mount Olive, Alabama, USA
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| Date of death | 1 January 1953
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| Age | 29 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Oak Hill, West Virginia, USA
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| Cause of death | Overdose of morphine and alcohol
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| Resting place | Oakwood Annex Cemetery, Montgomery, Alabama
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| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, musician
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| Height | 6' (183 cm)
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| Net worth | $100,000 USD
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- Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.
- Godmother of his son Hank Williams Jr. was June Carter Cash
- According to Jimmy Grabowske, the steel guitar player for the House Band at the Skyline Club in Austin, Hank was only able to perform for about half an hour at his last show at the Skyline on December 19, 1952. Jimmy says Hank started off well, but after about thirty minutes it was obvious something was wrong, and Hank started shaking. He was unable to continue, so Jody Meredith, the House Band leader, finished the show. Hank died thirteen days later on January 1, 1953.
- Made his final public appearance at the "Skyline Club" in Austin, Texas, on December 19, 1952.
- Son of Alonzo "Lon" Williams and Lillie Williams.
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