Hiram King "Hank" Williams was an American singer-songwriter and musician. Regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century, Williams recorded 35 singles that reached the Top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 11 that ranked number one. Born in Mount Olive, Butler County, Alabama, Williams relocated to Georgiana with his family, where he met Rufus Payne, who gave him guitar lessons in exchange for meals or money.
There ain't nobody I'd rather have alongside me in a fight than my mama with a broken bottle in her hand.
Hank WilliamsIf you think I'm a drunk, you shoulda seen my old man.
Hank WilliamsThe way I feel is that if you don't like folk music, stay away from my shows.
Hank WilliamsFolk songs express the dreams and prayers and hopes of the working people.
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