Hank Thompson

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Born: Sep 3, 1925 in Waco, TX
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Died: Nov 6, 2007 in Keller, TX
Genre: Country
Styles: Honky Tonk, Bakersfield Sound, Traditional Country, Western Swing, Country Boogie
Biography: Hank Thompson was perhaps the most popular Western swing musician of the '50s and '60s, keeping the style alive with a top-notch band, tremendous showmanship, and a versatility that allowed him to expand his repertoire into romantic ballads and hardcore honky tonk numbers. Born September 3, 1925, in ...Read full biography
At the Golden Nugget
Released: 1961
Label: Liberty
Critics' Rating:
At the Golden Nugget was not only the first live album ever recorded for commercial release by a single country artist, but is arguably Hank Thompson's best album, representing his amalgam of honky tonk ...Read full review
Dance Ranch
Released: 1958
Label: Capitol
Critics' Rating:
One of the group's best albums, filled with western swing standards ("Bubbles In My Beer," "Drivin' Nails In My Coffin"), honky tonk ("Lawdy, What A Gal"), and originals by Thompson. The Brazos Valley ...Read full review
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