Essay Archive - Hank Williams Jr.
Hank Williams Jr.
Hank Williams, Jr. was meant to be a superstar from the day he was born.
His father, the legendary Hank Williams, and mother, Audrey Sheppard, both
played an intricate part in his early stardom. Hank had to overcome many
obstacles in his life including escaping from his father's shadow and a near
death experience in 1975. Hank's many triumphs, and his ability to overcome
setbacks, have propelled him to a legendary status.
Born May 26, 1949, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Randall Hank Williams, Jr.
was destined to become a star. Tragically, his father died on New Years day,
1953, at th....
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