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Birth date
Hank was born as Hiram King Williams in Mount Olive, Alabama. -
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His First Guitar
Hanks mother gave him his first guitar for his 8th birthday. -
First Guitar Lesson
At the age of 11 Hank was sent to live with relatives in Fountain, where he would receive his first guitar lesson from his aunt Alice McNeil. -
Rufus "Tee-Tot" Payne
Rufus "Tee-Tot" Payne, a local street musician and shoe-shiner taught Hank how to play the blues. Tee-Tot taught Hank to attract the crowds on the street. -
Talent Competition
Hanks career began at the age of 14 by winning a talent show at the Empire Theater in Montgomery Alabama in 1937 with his original tune WPA BLUES. -
Drifting Cowboys
His first band was called the Drifting Cowboys. The band became a regular on a local radio show. -
Audrey Williams
Hank married Audrey Mae Sheppard. There marriage lasted until July 10, 1952. -
MGM Records
Hank signs a deal with MGM records. -
Son was born
Hanks son and first child was born. His name is Hank Williams JR. -
Last day
Hank was only 29 when he died in Oak Hill, West Virginia of heart failure. -
Daughter was Born
Hanks daughter was born five days after he passed away. Her name is Jett Willaims.
