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The grandson of Hank Williams, Sr. and the son of Hank Williams Jr, he spent much of his early years playing drums in punk rock bands. In 1996, child support payments led Hank III to sign a contract with Nashville, Tennessee giant Curb Records. Three Hanks: Men With Broken Hearts was issued shortly thereafter, which brought the voices of all three generations of Williams men together. While this may seem to be a nice beginning, it was quite different from what Hank III himself desired musically. Despite having been born in Nashville, Tennessee, Hank III has never had a preference for mainstream Country. For other persons named Hank Williams, see Hank Williams (disambiguation). ... Hank Williams, Jr. ... Bass drum made from wood, rope, and cowskin A drum is a musical instrument in the percussion group that can be large, technically classified as a membranophone. ... Punk rock is an anti-establishment music movement beginning around 1976 (although precursors can be found several years earlier), exemplified and popularised by The Ramones, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned. ... In many countries, child support or child maintenance is the ongoing obligation for a periodic payment made by a non-custodial parent to a custodial parent, caregiver or guardian, for the care and support of children of a relationship or marriage that has been terminated. ... Nickname: Location in Davidson County and the state of Tennessee Coordinates: , Country United States State Tennessee Counties Davidson County Founded: 1779 Incorporated: 1806 Government  - Mayor Bill Purcell (D) Area  - City  526. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ... Curb Records is a country record label started by Mike Curb in 1973, after leaving MGM Records. ... Three Hanks is an innovative album combining tracks of deceased Hank Williams Sr. ... Nickname: Location in Davidson County and the state of Tennessee Coordinates: , Country United States State Tennessee Counties Davidson County Founded: 1779 Incorporated: 1806 Government  - Mayor Bill Purcell (D) Area  - City  526. ...

While his name (and his uncanny vocal and physical resemblances to his grandfather) could have guaranteed him a thriving Country audience, he had no patience for the often predictable Nashville sound, nor for even the minimal constraints on behavior his promoters required. His opinions on this subject are well summed up in the songs "Trashville" and "Dick in Dixie." This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... The title of a song by Hank Williams III referring to a derogatory name for the mainstream country music establishment of Nashville Tennesee. ... DIXIE is an obsolete protocol for accessing X.500 directory services. ...

His first album on his own, titled Risin' Outlaw, was released in September 1999. Lovesick, Broke and Driftin' was released in 2002. He had a great deal of trouble with his label. Reportedly the label was unwilling to release his appropriately named This Ain't Country LP, nor allow him to issue it alone. The label was also upset that he sold t-shirts that read "Fuck Curb.". Risin Outlaw is the debut album by Hank Williams III, which includes three songs written by Wayne Hancock, and a cover of Cocaine Blues. I Dont Know (Howard) – 3:23 Youre the Reason (Edwards, Fell, Hanley, Ives) – 2:49 If the Shoe Fits (Denny, Williams) – 2:54 87... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... Lovesick, Broke and Driftin was the second studio album from singer/songwriter Hank Williams III. This album was considered his true country album. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... An unreleased studio offering from Hank Williams III, showcasing his creation of Hellbilly/Twang-punk music. ...

In late 2004, Thrown Out of the Bar was slated for release but Curb opted not to release it. Hank III and label executive Mike Curb would be in and out of court for the next year, and the judge ruled in favor of Hank III in the spring of 2005, demanding that Curb release the album. Shortly thereafter, Hank III and Curb came to terms, and Hank III dropped his "Fuck Curb" campaign. Bar was reworked into Straight to Hell. Michael Curb (born December 24, 1944 in Savannah, Georgia) is an American musician, record company executive, race car owner (in both NASCAR and IRL), and politician who served as Lieutenant Governor of California from 1979 until 1983. ... Straight to Hell is the third studio album by outlaw country/punk artist Hank Williams III. It is Williams first release since settling a contract dispute with Curb Records, and is one of the first releases on Curbs new Bruc Records imprint. ...

Battles with Wal-Mart had delayed the release of his third studio album, titled Straight To Hell, which was released on February 28, 2006 as a two-disc set in two formats: a clean version (for Wal-Mart), and an uncensored version, which was the first major-label Country album to bear a parental advisory warning. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Currently, Hank III is touring in support of Straight To Hell, and has been overheard claiming that a rock record (presumably under the moniker of Assjack) will finally see the light of day in less than a year, followed by a new country album.

Notable facts

• Hank III's sound is difficult to classify, and has been described as hard-twang, punkabilly, cowpunk, alternacountry, hellbilly, and honky punk.[1]

• Hank III enjoys an extremely loyal grassroots fan base and much of his success can be attributed to his taper-friendly stance regarding the audio/videotaping of his frenetic live shows, which have been his main promotional vehicle with the lack of attention paid to his promotion by the Curb label.

• Live shows follow a "Jekyll and Hyde" format of a country set followed by a hellbilly set, and then an Assjack set. He plays country and hellbilly with his "Damn Band" and produces a very different sound with Assjack, which is a punk rock band. The lineup for Assjack, includes the addition of supplemental vocalist, Gary Lindsey, bassist JoeBuck switching from upright to electric bass, and the departure of his fiddle and slide guitar players.

• Hank III was the bassist in the now-defunct Superjoint Ritual, with former Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo.

• Hank III is playing drums for Arson Anthem, formed with Anselmo and Mike Williams from EYEHATEGOD.[2]

• Hank III has recorded the tracks "87 Southbound" and "Thunderstorms and Neon Signs", which were penned by Wayne Hancock, a musician who is often compared to him.

• The song titled "Pills I Took" on Straight to Hell is a cover of a song originally by Those Poor Bastards.

• On the self-titled - and single - release of Rebel Meets Rebel, a side project by David Allan Coe and Pantera's Dimebag Darrell, Vinnie Paul, and Rex Brown, Hank III is featured on "Get Outta My Life".

• In the past, The Damn Band/Assjack also featured fiddle-player extraordinaire Michael "Fiddleboy" McCanless, who would play both sets, the traditional country set of the concert and then come back and plug his fiddle into a distortion box and saw away during the metal set.

• Upon first meeting Hank III, Minnie Pearl, a friend of Hank Williams Sr., reportedly said "Lord, honey, you're a ghost," as she was astonished by his striking resemblance to his grandfather.

• Hank III appears in the film Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician (2001).[3]

• Joe Fazzio, former drummer for Superjoint Ritual, has toured with Hank III as well as contributing to his album Lovesick, Broke and Driftin'.

• Hank III has written liner notes for all three studio albums by grindcore band Brujeria.

• Hank III is apparently a big fan of the crossover/thrash metal band Suicidal Tendencies.

• Hank III is 6'2", resides in Nashville, Tennessee, and is a swinger as listed on his MySpace page.

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Discography

Albums

• Three Hanks: Men With Broken Hearts (Vocals and Background Vocals) (1996)
• Risin' Outlaw (1999)
• Lovesick, Broke and Driftin' (2002)
• Superjoint Ritual: A Lethal Dose of American Hatred (Bass) (2003)
• Straight to Hell (2006)

Three Hanks is an innovative album combining tracks of deceased Hank Williams Sr. ... Risin Outlaw is the debut album by Hank Williams III, which includes three songs written by Wayne Hancock, and a cover of Cocaine Blues. I Dont Know (Howard) – 3:23 Youre the Reason (Edwards, Fell, Hanley, Ives) – 2:49 If the Shoe Fits (Denny, Williams) – 2:54 87... Lovesick, Broke and Driftin was the second studio album from singer/songwriter Hank Williams III. This album was considered his true country album. ... Superjoint Ritual was a New Orleans Sludge/Crossover Thrash band formed by Phil Anselmo, Joe Fazzio, and Jimmy Bower in the early 1990s, later to be joined by Hank Williams III, and Kevin Bond. ... A Lethal Dose of American Hatred is the second album by heavy metal/hardcore band Superjoint Ritual. ... Straight to Hell is the third studio album by outlaw country/punk artist Hank Williams III. It is Williams first release since settling a contract dispute with Curb Records, and is one of the first releases on Curbs new Bruc Records imprint. ...

Other releases

• Hank III Says Fuck You (cassette) (2000)
• Bootleg No.1|Bootleg #1 (2000)
• Life Of Sin/Hellbilly 7" (2000)
• Bootleg No.2|Bootleg #2 (2001)
• Live In Scotland (2001)
• This Ain't Country (bootleg) (2001)
• Bootleg No.3 Pre-Release|Bootleg #3 Pre-Release (2002)
• Bootleg No.3 (2005)
• Pills I Took Split 7" Vinyl With Those Poor Bastards (2006)
• Ruby Get Back To The Hills Split 7" Vinyl With ANTiSEEN (2006)

An unreleased studio offering from Hank Williams III, showcasing his creation of Hellbilly/Twang-punk music. ... Antiseen, a self-described Destructo Rock band from North Carolina, have been playing and touring since 1983. ...

Other appearances

• Badlands: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska (contributing track: "Atlantic City") (2000)
• Driven Soundtrack (contributing track: "Hang On") (2001)
• Timeless: A Tribute To Hank Williams (contributing track: "I'm A Long Gone Daddy") (2001)
• Sharp Dressed Man: A Tribute To ZZ Top (contributing track: "Fearless Boogie") (2002)
• The Crybaby (The Melvins, Vocals and Guitar on Ramblin' Man, Vocals on Okie From Muskogee) (2000)
• Dressed In Black: A Tribute To Johnny Cash (contributing track: "Wreck Of The Old 97") (2002)
• Live In London... England (Dale Watson Backing Vocals on Country My Ass) (2002)
• Rise Above: 24 Black Flag Songs To Benefit The West Memphis Three (No Values) (2002)
• Stars & Guitars (Willie Nelson and Friends Vocals on Dead Flowers and Move It On Over) (2003)
• Touch My Heart: A Tribute To Johnny PayCheck (contributing track: "I'm The Only Hell My Mama Ever Raised") (2004)
• Rebel Meets Rebel (Rebel Meets Rebel (David Allan Coe and Pantera), Vocals on "Get Outta My Life") (2006)
• 50 Years Too Late (Joey Allcorn, Vocals on This Ain't Montgomery) (2006)
• Everybody Loves ANTiSEEN: A Loving Tribute To The Boys From Brutalsville (contributing track: "Ruby, Get back to the hills") (2006)
• For the Sick: A Tribute To EyeHateGod (contributing tracks: "Take as Needed for Pain" and "Torn Between Suicide and Breakfast"; credited as The Unholy 3) (2007)

Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an influential American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. ... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Largest metro area Omaha Area  Ranked 16th  - Total 77,421 sq mi (200,520 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 0. ... Atlantic City is a song written and recorded by rock musician Bruce Springsteen, which first appeared on Springsteens 1982 solo guitar album Nebraska, which is generally considered one of Springsteens darker albums musically. ... This article is about Hank Williams, Sr. ... ZZ Top is an American blues rock band formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas. ... The Crybaby is an album by The Melvins, which was released in 2000 through Ipecac Recordings. ... The Melvins are an American rock band/ metal band that usually perform as a trio. ... It has been suggested that Johnny Cash family be merged into this article or section. ... Dale Watson (b. ... Black Flag was a hardcore punk band formed in 1976 in southern California, largely as the brainchild of Greg Ginn: the guitarist, primary songwriter and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Johnny Paycheck (May 31, 1938 – February 18, 2003) was a country music singer. ... Rebel Meets Rebel is a heavy metal/country crossover project with David Allan Coe on vocals, Dimebag Darrell on guitar, Rex Brown on bass, and Vinnie Paul on drums. ... David Allan Coe (born David Alan Coe on September 6, 1939 in Akron, Ohio) is an American country music singer who achieved his greatest popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. ... Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas, that formed in 1981. ... Antiseen, a self-described Destructo Rock band from North Carolina, have been playing and touring since 1983. ... Eyehategod is an American sludgecore band from Louisiana who are known for their dark, sludgy riffs combined with equally dark lyrics. ...

External links

• Official Website
• Hank III on Myspace
• News
• Superjoint Ritual Official Website
• Biography
• Additional Biography
• Discography/Mulitmedia
• Concert Photos

Interviews

• Collected Interviews
• Boise Weekly Interview, August 9, 2006
• AltWeeklies Interview, June 8, 2006
• iFilm interview, June 2006
• Rhino Records Interview, May 23, 2006 MP3 format
• PopMatters Interview, May 12, 2006
• Live-Metal.net Interview, April 22, 2006
• Mp3.com interview, March 15, 2006
• Take Country Back Interview, March 2006
• Blender.com Interview, March 2006
• Blistering.com Interview, January 18, 2004
• Perfect Pitch Online Interview, May 6-19, 2003
• Daily Egyptian Pulse Interview, August 27, 2002
• Druid City Online Interview, August 13, 2002
• TV Casualty Interview, June 2, 2001
• Pollstar Interview, September 11, 2000
• Canoe Interview, July 12, 2000
• Yahoo Music Interview, April 4, 2000
• Salon Interview, November 3, 1999
• Rockzilla Interview, undated
• Country Standard Time Interview, undated
• Synthesis Interview, undated
• Tomaroundtheworld Interview, undated, MP3 format
• Southbound Beat Magazine Interview, undated
• Midwest Excess Interview, Undated

Reviews

• Americana Roots Podcast Review
• Hollywood Reporter Concert Review, June 6, 2006
• Concert Review, May 23, 2006
• Concert Review, April 6, 2006
• Concert Review, September 20, 2002
• Rocknworld.com Straight to Hell CD Review
• Blogcritics.org Straight to Hell CD Review

Fans

• Cussin' Board/Fan Community
• Official Chat Room

Misc.

• Michael "Fiddleboy" McCanless Memorial
• [4]
• [5]
• Harp Magazine Interview Featuring Hank III's Truck