Background information


Birth name
Randall Hank Williams 

Born
May 26, 1949 (age 65)
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States 

Genres
Country, outlaw country, Southern rock, country rock, blues rock, blues 

Occupation(s)
Musician, singer-songwriter 

Instruments
Guitar, bass guitar, upright bass, steel guitar, banjo, keyboards, harmonica, fiddle, saxophone, dobro, drums, piano[1] 

Years active
1957–present 

Labels
MGM, Warner Bros., Curb, Bocephus 

Website
www.hankjr.com 

Randall Hank Williams (born May 26, 1949), better known as Hank Williams Jr. and Bocephus, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of Southern rock, blues, and traditional country. He is the son of legendary country music singer Hank Williams and the father of Hank Williams III, Holly Williams, Hilary Williams, Samuel Williams, and Katie Williams.

Williams began his career by following in his famed father's footsteps, singing his father's songs and imitating his father's style. Williams's own style slowly evolved as he struggled to find his own voice and place within the country music industry. This trend was interrupted by a near-fatal fall off the side of Ajax Peak in Montana on August 8, 1975. After an extended recovery, he challenged the country music establishment with a blend of country, rock, and blues. Williams enjoyed much success in the 1980s, from which he earned considerable recognition and popularity both inside and outside the country music industry.

As a multi-instrumentalist, Williams's repertoire of skills include guitar, bass guitar, upright bass, steel guitar, banjo, dobro, piano, keyboards, harmonica, fiddle, and drums.

From 1989 until October 2011, a version of his song "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight" was used as the opening for broadcasts of Monday Night Football.

Albumlist:


1975 - Hank Williams Jr. & Friends
1977 - One Night Stands
1977 - The New South
1979 - Family Tradition
1979 - Whiskey Bent And Hell Bound
1980 - Habits Old And New
1981 - Rowdy
1981 - The Pressure Is On
1982 - High Notes
1983 - Man Of Steel
1983 - Strong Stuff
1984 - Major Moves
1985 - Five-O-Five
1986 - Montana Café
1987 - Born To Boogie
1987 - Hank Live
1988 - Wild Streak
1990 - Lone Wolf
1991 - Pure Hank
1992 - Maverick
1993 - Out Of Left Field
1995 - Hog Wild
1996 - A.K.A. Wham, Bam, Sam
1999 - Stormy
2002 - Almeria Club
2003 - I'm One Of You
2009 - 127 Rose Avenue
Bonus CD 1
Bonus CD 2