Hank Williams

Jan 1: Hank Williams died in 1953 and Townes Van Zandt died in 1997

Hank Williams died in 1953 and Townes Van Zandt died in 1997 Hank Williams (September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953),…

10 years ago

Bob Dylan covers Hank Williams

Bob Dylan covers Hank Williams I believe in Hank Williams singing `I Saw the Light.' I've seen the light, too."…

10 years ago

July 11 in music history

July 11: Elvis recorded Mystery Train in 1955 (read more) “Mystery Train” is one of Presley’s most haunting songs, a…

10 years ago

June 13 in music history

Today: Hank Williams recorded “Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” in 1952 (read more) - “Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” (recorded 13 June…

11 years ago

Today: The late Hank Williams was born in 1923, 90 years ago

It can be explained in just one word: sincerity. When a hillbilly sings a crazy song, he feels crazy. When…

11 years ago