| NAME | John Cox | |
COMMENTS |
I grew up listening to Hank Williams Sr. and wanted to be just like him. Although I can share some of his heartaches and sorrow, I can't express myself the way he did in his songs. Hank Williams, I hope to meet you and shake your hand someday in Heaven. I just hope I can see the light. RIP my friend. | |
| DATE | Sunday, July 17th 2011 - 12:58:24 AM | |
| NAME | Cliff Harris | |
COMMENTS |
Most certainly the greatest country singer of all time. | |
| DATE | Saturday, May 7th 2011 - 05:17:48 AM | |
| NAME | BILLIE WATFORD NASH-NASH SECURITY | |
COMMENTS |
HANK WILLIAMS SR
SAY,HI TO MY DAD WILLIAM IRA NASH TAKE CARE BILLIEWATFORDNASH-NASH AKA LINDABRUNER PISCESROCKBAND 1:31AMPDT25THMONAPRIL2011 bwnashATtelusDOTnet | |
| DATE | Monday, April 25th 2011 - 04:30:30 AM | |
| NAME | BILLIE WATFORD NASH-NASH SECURITY | |
COMMENTS |
HANK WILLIAMS SR
HEY WE ALL MISS YOU, DAY HI TO MY DAD-WILLIAM IRA NASH. HAPPY EASTER TALK TO YOU LATER HAPPY EASTER BILLIEWATFORDNASH-NASHSECURITY AKA LINDABRUNER PISCESROCKBAND 1:21AMPDT25THMONAPRIL2011 bwnashATtelusDOTnet | |
| DATE | Monday, April 25th 2011 - 04:24:04 AM | |
| NAME | Fintan | |
COMMENTS |
The greatest songwriter of all time.
Thanks Hank | |
| DATE | Friday, April 8th 2011 - 10:33:44 PM | |
| NAME | octavio martinez | |
COMMENTS |
Even though i was born after your died i have and will always be a fan of your music | |
| DATE | Friday, April 8th 2011 - 04:30:01 PM | |
| NAME | William underwood | |
COMMENTS |
I'm a very big fan and love your music and will always be in the moment with you always rest in price Hank someday we will meet | |
| DATE | Wednesday, March 30th 2011 - 11:49:33 AM | |
| NAME | LInda Averitt | |
COMMENTS |
Mymother and 2 of her friends went to see hank williams sr. gravesite on Jan. 8 2011 | |
| DATE | Saturday, January 8th 2011 - 11:21:41 AM | |
| NAME | Rob Freud | |
COMMENTS |
Hank I'm coming to buy your sould buddy | |
| DATE | Saturday, December 18th 2010 - 05:23:50 PM | |
| NAME | "Little"Willie smith | |
COMMENTS |
Hank I am 16 and I love your music buddy.You were a great man and I will remember your music forever! | |
| DATE | Friday, November 5th 2010 - 05:47:44 PM | |
| NAME | MIKE WARD | |
COMMENTS |
Just to say a big thanks for all the wonderful songs and influence over the past 48 years | |
| DATE | Friday, October 15th 2010 - 01:06:33 PM | |
| NAME | william e shedon jr | |
COMMENTS |
rip hank williams sr always love your songs at good times and at bad sure wish i was born when you started singing | |
| DATE | Tuesday, October 5th 2010 - 07:14:05 AM | |
| NAME | patsrecords | |
COMMENTS |
after buying a record store I thought I found all the lps and started going through the 45's. I opened a box this morning and there was a lot of Hank albums. I put on the original MGM memorial album and found this page. As I looked at his grave his voice sang, "..If you miss me half as I miss you...". If this is not immortality, I don't suppose I would know anything about the idea. | |
| DATE | Saturday, September 4th 2010 - 10:43:21 AM | |
| NAME | donald clattenburg | |
COMMENTS |
hank i really like your singing, you were the best and i have a lot of your records, i play them all the time. | |
| DATE | Friday, August 20th 2010 - 09:26:21 PM | |
| NAME | heather | |
COMMENTS |
I would think that heaven is smiling,and so are you, you found it, the world misses you and your song..sing to the angels. | |
| DATE | Monday, August 16th 2010 - 02:08:57 AM | |
| NAME | CRYSTAL WINCELL | |
COMMENTS |
WE LOVE YOU HANK WILLIAMS. WE MISS YOU AND YOUR MUSIC :) | |
| DATE | Thursday, August 5th 2010 - 10:24:33 AM | |
| NAME | lacey | |
COMMENTS |
loved his song so lonesome i could cry. but my cousin loved him more than i did.
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| DATE | Tuesday, June 8th 2010 - 05:42:50 PM | |
| NAME | sha | |
COMMENTS |
i loveing listen to his music i just a reasearch paper on him for my emglish class | |
| DATE | Wednesday, May 19th 2010 - 08:59:17 AM | |
| NAME | Damion Beaulieu | |
COMMENTS |
My dad first got me listening and i feel in love with hanks music | |
| DATE | Monday, May 3rd 2010 - 09:11:47 AM | |
| NAME | George Fuller | |
COMMENTS |
Rest in peace my life long friend, and keep singing with the Angels,,, the world is listening as always, and we hear you.
We will see you soon An ever lasting fan,, George | |
| DATE | Wednesday, April 28th 2010 - 02:15:06 PM | |
| NAME | Rob Freud | |
COMMENTS |
Hey Hank, see you later | |
| DATE | Saturday, March 20th 2010 - 07:15:54 PM | |
| NAME | David Brown Jr. | |
COMMENTS |
Country music is far greater for your contribution, and the world has been worse since you left it. Know that I am drinking scotch, listening to country music, and missing you in Texas today. God rest and bless your soul. | |
| DATE | Saturday, February 20th 2010 - 06:51:50 PM | |
| NAME | June Joseph | |
COMMENTS |
i love your music so much
always june | |
| DATE | Thursday, February 11th 2010 - 12:21:15 PM | |
| NAME | Graeme Wilson | |
COMMENTS |
First heard Hank when I was about 7 years old on my older brothers wind up gramophone, that is 60 years ago. His music and voice depicted so much of life the way it was then and still is now for some. Hank in my mind is the most gifted and talented artist of all time. I absolutely adore the man and his music, there is only one Hank Williams. If the good Lord is willing and the creeks don't rise, maybe we will see and hear him again. R.I.P Hank | |
| DATE | Friday, January 8th 2010 - 06:34:37 PM | |
| NAME | Marlene Peck | |
COMMENTS |
Grew up on country, last night saw a play in Santa Rosa, CA about him and his life. The person that played him and sang his songs was Tahmus Rounds. The musicians that played the band were great and very talented. I was saddened by seeing the direction that his life took. His music will always be around as long as there is country. Just wish some of the artists today would go back to the roots of country when a song really told a story. | |
| DATE | Thursday, January 7th 2010 - 07:36:38 PM | |
| NAME | steve:Ott ,Can. | |
COMMENTS |
ever since i can remember,i've been singing Hank's songs.I'm 43 now and he is the very reason I play guitar and write songs!I,ve always wanted to be just like him(playing guitar and writing songs,that is!)I still can't believe he is no longer with us,although I wasn't around at the time he died.Anyway,no matter what people may say about him, he truly IS the king of country music and the greatest singer/songwriter I've ever heard!! I only wish I could have seen him perform live.Here's to HANK WILIAMS:GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN! Not a Hank song but I thought it fit the occasion! | |
| DATE | Tuesday, December 22nd 2009 - 03:39:22 PM | |
| NAME | HANK TO HANK | |
COMMENTS |
JUST FOUR WORDS HANK WAS THE BEST | |
| DATE | Wednesday, September 23rd 2009 - 11:39:29 AM | |
| NAME | hank 4 | |
COMMENTS |
well lets see where to begin hank music has a world wide fan s across this nation he reaches deep his soul when he sings a song i dare you to be upbeat when he sings i so lonesome i could cry or laugh to my bucket got a hole in it | |
| DATE | Wednesday, September 23rd 2009 - 11:31:59 AM | |
| NAME | hank biggest fan | |
COMMENTS |
the easliest i remeber hank was the man who put country on the charts he sang with so much soul that you can feel it when he sang there will never be another one like him go buy an hank record and see for yourself hes the reason I WANNA TO BE AN SINGER TOO MAYBE WHEN I PAST ON WE CAN DO AN DEUT TOGETHER WHAT AN DEARM SIGNING OFF FOR NOW YOUR TRULY HANKS BIGGEST FAN wann truly hanks biggest fan | |
| DATE | Tuesday, September 22nd 2009 - 09:56:19 AM | |
| NAME | the pa kid | |
COMMENTS |
I REMEBER WAKING UP ON SUNDAY MORNING MY WAS PLAYING A HANK RECORD HE WAS SINGING HEY GOOD LOOKIN AND I ASK MY MOM WHO HE WAS EVER SINCE THEN HES BEEN MY IDOL THERE NOBODY LIKE HIM THERE BEEN SINGERS COME AND GONE AND HES STILL THE KING EVEN UP IN HEAVEN HES PLAYING HIS TO THE MASTER AND THE ANGELS I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HANK I LOVED TO MET HE SOMEDAY SOON YOUR TRUELY THE PA KID | |
| DATE | Monday, September 21st 2009 - 12:35:18 PM | |
| NAME | Jim UK | |
COMMENTS |
Hank you sure were a superstar. You brought pleasure to millions of people around the world. Your songs are still very popular and they will be for many a year. R.I.P friend. | |
| DATE | Monday, September 21st 2009 - 07:50:34 AM | |
| NAME | mark figard | |
COMMENTS |
hes was the greatest singer to ever grace the stage with his talent and stlye and will always be with us has long as we want him to behe will alawys be in the hearts of many we love you hank | |
| DATE | Friday, September 18th 2009 - 10:42:13 AM | |
| NAME | Jessie Comeau | |
COMMENTS |
Sept 17th, a tribute to Hank WilliamsSr . we enjoyed it very much Happy Birthday Hank!! | |
| DATE | Friday, September 18th 2009 - 07:07:41 AM | |
| NAME | Jessie Comeau | |
COMMENTS |
So sad to see a man die so young , with the great talent he had he could have had a wonderful life ,
I was 10 years old when Hank Williams died, our whole community was saddened ,I remember it like it was yesterday , we enjoyed the dinner theater last night Hank williams , will never be forgotten , Jessie& Paul | |
| DATE | Friday, September 18th 2009 - 07:01:23 AM | |
| NAME | Carlton Edward Dornberg | |
COMMENTS |
Dear john i sent you saddle home | |
| DATE | Sunday, September 13th 2009 - 09:01:05 PM | |
| NAME | len37 | |
COMMENTS |
you are my sunshine | |
| DATE | Monday, September 7th 2009 - 08:43:28 PM | |
| NAME | jonna hurst | |
COMMENTS |
I loved to listen to his songs. when i want to talk to some one bout him my great grandfather knows everything.. he has like 30 books about him. he is the best the to write a report bout!!! | |
| DATE | Monday, August 31st 2009 - 09:06:19 PM | |
| NAME | sam boner. | |
COMMENTS |
hank;i was 16 when you left us;because of you at 22 i started my own band never made the big time but singing your songs i made a living.im 71 now but still do a fair impression of you | |
| DATE | Friday, July 31st 2009 - 10:37:38 AM | |
| NAME | manue lopez | |
COMMENTS |
thanx for the music | |
| DATE | Thursday, July 9th 2009 - 08:58:04 PM | |
| NAME | aaron richardson | |
COMMENTS |
the best there was | |
| DATE | Wednesday, June 3rd 2009 - 11:33:41 PM | |
| NAME | Ken Decker | |
COMMENTS |
It is extremely difficult to conceptualize that such an awe inspiring young man was able to sing in such a way that his listeners' hair would stand on end on the very uptake of his singing. 1 in a million since him have ever come even close to touching poeple's hearts with his music, and I wasn't even born before his death but his music still reigns. Very, very great musician in every aspect. I am sure that his music will continue to live on for an infinite amount of generations to come. (His music grows on, whoever the listener). "LOST HIGHWAY" | |
| DATE | Thursday, April 23rd 2009 - 01:03:37 AM | |
| NAME | songwriters french country milliea taylor mckinney and renee fuqua beach and publisher marsha brown of brandon hills music | |
COMMENTS |
we honor you and your contribution to country music with a song we wrote for your son jr titled carved in stone maybe someday jr. Will honor you by recording it. Thanks for the dream may you rest in peace and may jr know no one could be stronger now its his destiny to make music to last long and longer. C 2009 here song by visiting myspace milliea mckinney or renee beach we love you always | |
| DATE | Sunday, April 19th 2009 - 09:05:36 PM | |
| NAME | cheeto | |
COMMENTS |
hank was the greates song writrer | |
| DATE | Wednesday, April 8th 2009 - 04:22:22 PM | |
| NAME | R. Rocca | |
COMMENTS |
Never forgotten. Always missed. Rest in peace, Hank. | |
| DATE | Sunday, March 29th 2009 - 08:02:48 AM | |
| NAME | Mike Willis | |
COMMENTS |
hank was the best country ever.hank you are well mist. | |
| DATE | Sunday, February 15th 2009 - 05:34:40 PM | |
| NAME | Tori | |
COMMENTS |
i may only be a teenager but i was brought up with hank's music i've always wished that i could've seen him live. | |
| DATE | Monday, February 9th 2009 - 01:55:51 PM | |
| NAME | Lawrence Clere | |
COMMENTS |
I'm 66 Years Old. As I sit here through tear stained eyes, while listening to a Hank song. I have to say his music will long live on. My mind goes back to the sad day when Hank left us. I was 10 then, and have carried his music everywhere I've been. I'm blind and his music gave me sight. Through good times and bad and especially the sad. The Blues and Soul man has been there. Thanks for your special gift Hank,,, Old Friend. | |
| DATE | Friday, February 6th 2009 - 09:16:41 PM | |
| NAME | Clayton | |
COMMENTS |
"Wow", What an impact in the music world. I hope you're doing your part to keep His music alive. To me, It's timeless and I can't get enough of it. Ever consider how many times the name Hank Williams has been mentioned in the passing of a day? Rest in peace Hank and thanks for the many songs you left with us, your loyal fans. | |
| DATE | Sunday, January 18th 2009 - 09:23:06 AM | |
| NAME | james seebury jr | |
COMMENTS |
Sorry to hear you died Hank. Better luck next time. Love, james | |
| DATE | Saturday, January 17th 2009 - 12:44:36 AM | |
| NAME | Aaron Pettus | |
COMMENTS |
Audrey Williams' grave has an epic fail on the back written by Hank Williams, Jr. "You left to soon..." | |
| DATE | Wednesday, January 7th 2009 - 12:16:53 AM | |
| NAME | Milliea Taylor McKinney and Renee Beach aka French Country | |
COMMENTS |
Hank Sr.
You left your mark in this world we dedicate our song Carved in Stone to you in return for all of the great songs you gave and left behind through your son may your music live on forever in the Williams blood line and may our Music be Noted and we be able to render our talents in the same light may you rest in peace knowing you achieved the greatest honor in Country Music History God Bless Always | |
| DATE | Friday, November 21st 2008 - 12:41:40 PM | |
| NAME | j knudsen | |
COMMENTS |
yes i just turned 70 today i was born in Nebraska and i remember listening to Hank sr. on the old battery radios it is a memory i still carry with me today and everyday of my life his life was a short one but by no-means endless | |
| DATE | Saturday, October 11th 2008 - 01:30:19 AM | |
| NAME | marky mark | |
COMMENTS |
Took a motorcycle trip to visit hank from st.paul, mn to montgomery,al in may of 2008. was a great run! | |
| DATE | Friday, October 10th 2008 - 12:45:13 PM | |
| NAME | m. mikkalson | |
COMMENTS |
hank rules | |
| DATE | Tuesday, October 7th 2008 - 02:50:58 PM | |
| NAME | dena mahaffey buckley | |
COMMENTS |
I once visited Hank Sr's grave site when I was in high school. It was the day they unleashed the memorial in Montgomery, AL. On Hank Sr.s birthday, I visited the grave and there was swift of yellow roses on his grave site. It was sooo moving.I was soooo fascinated by Hank Jr. It was like an obsession to me. I hope one day to meet Hank Jr. | |
| DATE | Friday, September 19th 2008 - 11:55:37 PM | |
| NAME | tina cole | |
COMMENTS |
hanks music has gotten me thru alot of good and bad times. he will always have a special place in my heart my prayers, and the music i've written he's inspired. hank maybe gone but his music will inspire for an eternity thru all the lives and artist he's touched. he may have left the world before i was born but his spirit lives on in my home, and countless others. we love you hank, tina philadelphia pa, 30. | |
| DATE | Sunday, September 14th 2008 - 03:53:48 AM | |
| NAME | Cathy Pippin | |
COMMENTS |
ATTENTION HANK SR FANS:
There is an active movement to REINSTATE HANK to the Grand Ole Opry, which by the way is NOT SO GRAND ANYMORE!!! This Reinstate Hank movement is led by his grandson, Shelton Hank Williams, III. Shelton wrote the petition in his own blood, which genetically speaking is the blood of Hank Williams Sr. You can SIGN THE PETITION ONLINE AT: http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/reinstate-hank-williams.html The NOT so Grand Ole Opry continues to exploit the image and music of Hank Sr. There is a Hank Sr. impersonator to greet people by the doors. Yet, the NOT so Grand Ole Opry refuses to REINSTATE HANK. For more information go to my site at MySpace. http://www.myspace.com/vintagequeen54 or go to www.myspace.com/reinstatehankwilliams or go to www.myspace.com/reinstatehank.org | |
| DATE | Thursday, July 24th 2008 - 10:35:02 AM | |
| NAME | Jim Nicholson | |
COMMENTS |
I've listened to Hank for as long as I can remember. I,m 56 and I still love to hear and sing his songs. | |
| DATE | Saturday, July 12th 2008 - 07:32:32 PM | |
| NAME | clara abbott | |
COMMENTS |
hi.im sorry to hear of hank hes one of the best singers that ever lived.he is a good singer. | |
| DATE | Wednesday, June 18th 2008 - 09:07:39 PM | |
| NAME | Thomas Hillenbrand, Germany | |
COMMENTS |
Hank Williams Sr.- for me he is one of the greatest musicians who ever lived. I was a fan of Hank, since I heard his voice the first time in the age of 15 - my uncle
presentet me a record to my confirmation. Now I'm 55 and I still fascinatet of his voice and lyrics. | |
| DATE | Monday, May 19th 2008 - 08:07:52 AM | |
| NAME | Jacob puckett | |
COMMENTS |
my name is Jacob and i'am 13 years old. my dad James puckett sr. is who told me about hank. hank williams sr. is the best country singer in the world i only wish i could have met him i'm glad that they still have (CDs) of him my dad & grandpa talt me how to play the guiter and now all i wanna do is play them old hank songs. my dad always said that hank had a song for evere one and he dos most ppl my age don't like hank but whan i see someone who don't like hank i tell them if u don't like hank williams sr. u can kiss my a** hank is the best. ( R.I.P ) Hank williams sr. | |
| DATE | Thursday, May 15th 2008 - 03:46:18 AM | |
| NAME | Dylan | |
COMMENTS |
Hank william and his son Hank jr are the best im 11 and evry body at my school hates contry im a true Hank fan | |
| DATE | Friday, May 9th 2008 - 11:19:19 PM | |
| NAME | Trey Martin | |
COMMENTS |
Hank is the original country legend, and I'm privleged to drink at his resting place every once in a while here in the good ole town of Montgomery, AL. | |
| DATE | Wednesday, May 7th 2008 - 08:39:22 PM | |
| NAME | Terry Gibson | |
COMMENTS |
As a boy of 7 I remember hearing the news of Hanks death.I was sad because at 7 I was a fan. 55 yrs later I am a fan and remember Hank in my prayers. God did gather a Jewel 1 Jan. 1953.
God Bless Terry | |
| DATE | Friday, April 25th 2008 - 01:32:48 AM | |
| NAME | MICHAEL.FAULKENBERRY | |
COMMENTS |
COUNTRY MUSIC WOULD NOT BE THE SAME WITH OUT THE SOUND OF YOUR VOICE. JUST KNOWING THAT SOUND MEANS ALOT TO THE TURE MEANING OF COUNTRY. SOME PEOPLE TRY BUT COME UP SHORT. THE MEANING OF COUNTRY IS IN HEAVEN WITH YOU!
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| DATE | Friday, April 18th 2008 - 06:08:40 PM | |
| NAME | jacob puckett | |
COMMENTS |
if you don't like hank williams sr. you can kiss my ***
rip hank | |
| DATE | Wednesday, April 16th 2008 - 10:46:01 PM | |
| NAME | max hill billy | |
COMMENTS |
hank was mighty heavy drinker.thats wat killied him i belive. | |
| DATE | Monday, April 14th 2008 - 10:26:48 PM | |
| NAME | Eric McDaniel | |
COMMENTS |
"Jumbali, crawfish pie, phila gumbo, cause 2-night I'm gonna c my shadowmeo, pick guitar fill fruit jar and be gay-o sun of a gun gonna have big fun on the byo", eve my 3 year old daughter knows the words, hell we sing them with my grand daddy every holiday | |
| DATE | Friday, March 21st 2008 - 04:32:04 AM | |
| NAME | LiL Jenny | |
COMMENTS |
The Blues aint nothin but a good an feelin bad.
.....but I guess you summed that up very well. Thank you 4 everything. God Bless! | |
| DATE | Thursday, March 6th 2008 - 12:48:48 AM | |
| NAME | tomlushman | |
COMMENTS |
hank williams was truly the greatest singer and song writer that ever live tgrew up listing to hank will it goes like this the good dies young god bless you hank you are and will always be the best... | |
| DATE | Tuesday, March 4th 2008 - 09:31:30 PM | |
| NAME | Ken Gregory..Mt Arlington, NJ | |
COMMENTS |
My brother and I grew up in Newark, NJ. In the 40s and 50s country music was tops and Hank Williams was the absolute best country artist. The day he died we cried because his songs meant so much to us and all of our friends. There hasn't been a day gone by that I haven't thought of him or played a song on the car stereo or at home. He was truly the Greatest singer and song writer that ever lived in our eyes. My son and daughter grew up listening to Rock but learned to appreciate Hank's music just by hearing me play it day in and day out....There are many other old time country artists that I enjoy...but NONE can compare to Hank WIlliams Sr...Our God is a forgiving God and I know Hank has received HIS blessing and is where he should be...God Bless him. | |
| DATE | Thursday, February 21st 2008 - 11:36:08 PM | |
| NAME | tom hammersley | |
COMMENTS |
your still the greatest wish i could have seen you in person rest in peace | |
| DATE | Friday, February 8th 2008 - 09:59:56 PM | |
| NAME | Peter Doyle, Widnes, England | |
COMMENTS |
I think Hank Williams is the greatest. He passed away the year I was born,but has been a thread all the way through my life from the age of five,through my teens and adulthood and now at 54 years old I still love his work and listen to or sing it most every day. I have visited Georgianna on Mount Olive.They are wonderful people in Alabama,thank you for the music. | |
| DATE | Tuesday, January 15th 2008 - 01:28:25 PM | |
| NAME | Penny Lane | |
COMMENTS |
Rest in Peace. | |
| DATE | Friday, January 11th 2008 - 01:47:12 PM | |
| NAME | aaron beam | |
COMMENTS |
my dad sure missed you when you left this ole world use to tell us boys all the things you and him use to do together sure wish i could have met you ,my dad is gone now mom says yall are up there kickin it up some more my dad is william thomas beam sr. my uncle tells us you and dad were like brothers thanks for being my dads best friend he really loved you hank | |
| DATE | Tuesday, January 8th 2008 - 08:42:05 PM | |
| NAME | scott donovan | |
COMMENTS |
out in oak grove/reliance in caroline county on the boarder of delaware and maryland we love ya hank!were just a bunch of redneck farmer boys and we dont go a day with out some hank. RIP | |
| DATE | Tuesday, November 27th 2007 - 08:36:42 PM | |
| NAME | B. Sandmann | |
COMMENTS |
Hank Williams you were a Great Singer to.
May You Rest In Peace To... | |
| DATE | Sunday, November 25th 2007 - 03:10:44 PM | |
| NAME | Blair Mays | |
COMMENTS |
Driver Carr and Hank evidently left Khoxville on Dec 30--not Dec31
1952 as I remember them arriving in Bluefield at the King Tut Drive- In at about 10 am on Dec 31, 1952. There is an arrest record in Tennessee for which Carr was cited for speeding which should settle that. There is a story that Hank obtained morphine (or whatever) from a Dr. Horton in Bluefield-- this doctor was repeatedly busted for dispensing drugs without a prescription or perfunctorally thru-out the 50's. I have no way of verifying that but can testify to the following. I was in and out of the Tut all day as was my usual itinerary those days, and observed Hank with one and maybe no more than 2 beers-- of which he drank little or none. I did observe Hank injecting something into his arm in while sitting in the back seat of the Cadillac less than hour before his death (about 4 pm Dec 31, 1952). In fact Driver Carr sent me inside the Tut to get Tut owner Sox White ; Sox tried to get Hank to withdraw the needle, but the damage was already done. Less than an hour later Carr sent me in to get Sox again. Sox came out and checked Hank's pulse and then went back inside and got a mirror which he placed under Hank's nose. (Sox's wife was nurse at he hospital in town). He told Carr "this man is dead and get him the hell off premises as he didn't want an trouble here". Carr left and only came back to the Tut after he reported Hank's death about 12 hours later and 50 miles up the road at Oak Hill WV. Hank's cadillac and two or three police cars were at the Tut from about 5-9 pm the next day Jan 1, 1953. Sox and waitress Hazel Schultz paid 2 visits to the car business next door that belonged to my dad and forcefully insisted that I shut up and stay out of the Tut while the cops were there. The reason why Carr and Hank spent the day at the Tut was that they were waiting for Bluefield taxi driver Danny Surface to get off taxi duty. Snow was flying and the weather was turning bad. Pre-Interstate WV roads were extremely treacherous in those days and Carr had driven over 2 mountains, each of which took about an hour at 15 mph in good weather--the second mountain immediately before Bluefield. The connection of the second driver was made at the Tut--Danny Surface was waitress Hazel Schultz's boyfriend. Hank and original driver Carr went uptown at about 12pm Dec 31 to the Dough Boy Diner where taxi drivers hung out between rides-- to arrange for Surface to take over driving duties (to Charleston WV). Carr and Hank returned to the Tut before 1 pm. As the name indicates the Doughboy was your typical WWI joint and was quite derelic by then. The Tut was your stereotypical WWII WV beer joint. It was built with a surplus quonset hut in 1945 but was paneled in real hardwood inside and was quite a place with a wrap-around bar. Sox had a stainless steel kitchen and had the best short orders in town. About 20 -30 people saw Hank there that day--but no one paid too much attention to Hank except Hazel Schultz--who swooned and acted much like and rock and roll groupie from the 60's. Hazel had left at about 3pm to work a shift at the already mentioned Doughboy. (ie she double shifted all the way through the 50's and became owner of the Tut after Sox died in the 70's). The juke box was extremely dull in 52 except for left-over WWII swing tunes and 2 or 3 of Hank's tunes. After Hank died several more of his tunes became hits. A Hank tune was playing on the art deco Juke when he first came in that morning and through-out the day. Hank was extremely sick the whole day and spent most of time leaning on the counter. He was ejected by Sox after Hazel left at about 3pm for fighting. Driver Car was outside in the Cadillac running the heater while it happened. A bar regular was dancing on the dance floor with his girl friend to a Hank tune and drunkenly started beating her up on the floor. Hank jumped up from the bar stool and got between them. The drunk who was about 280lbs hit Hank hard with an uppercut to the nuts. Sox always responded to these things with a butcher knife waving over his head and EJECTED HANK INSTEAD OF THE DRUNK-- afterall the drunk was a REGULAR. Most of those barflies who saw Hank that day didn't believe it was actually him. Some like Sox didn't care or condidered as just a "washed up radio singer" who had just been ejected from the Opry. Superstar Hank didn't emerge until agter his death. It was common knowledge around Bluefield that Hank was at the Tut and at the Doughboy the day of his death during the 50's on up into the 60's. The local newspaper was right beside the Doughboy in those days and never printed anything about his death , but merely reprinted an article from Oak Hill. Maybe the drug connection was too much, but there is no way they couldn't have known. In about 59-60 Patsy Cline and Hank's first wife paid the Tut a short visit. Hazel and Sox paid my dad a visit and told me to keep my mouth shut. Patsy Cline had gone to beautician's school in Bluefield right before her Career took off less than a mile from the Tut. By the late 60's the common knowledge based on first hand experience was waining with death of the Tut patrons of the early 50's. It is pretty certain that taxi driver Danny Surface didn't know that Hank was already dead when he took over as driver from Carr. It is unknown what they did with the dead Hank in the back seat from about 5or6 pm Dec 31 until the death was reported about 12 hours later. Evidently there was an arrangement with Hank's property in the trunk as Surface admitted selling 2 handguns belonging to Hank on several occasions when he stopped by my dad's carlot during the 50's and 60's. He was very slight of build and oftentimes wore one of Hank's white handmade cowboy jackets until his death. This jacket is the same one as that which appeared on a record jacket cover. If you examine the 50's version of the death you will see Danny Surface mentioned in all the accounts including that of the undertaker. He is listed as the driver at the time of the death. Later accounts by Carr delete him altogether or alternately list him as being picked up in Tennessee--where he never lived in his life--he was a life-long resident of Bluefield. Early accounts by Carr mention "a stop" at the Doughboy (which was off the main road unlike the Tut) . Later accounts after Surface died eliminate any mention of stopping in Bluefield at all. I am willing to take a lie detector test to verify these facts. I would like to see Carr do the same thing and own up to negligent homicide for not taking Hank to the hospital after Sox ejected them from the Tut. He has been living on Hank's legend since Dec 31, 1952. terrraplaneblue@yahoo.com Blair Mays | |
| DATE | Thursday, November 22nd 2007 - 09:03:07 AM | |
| NAME | Mary Chow Ashanti | |
COMMENTS |
I have had the pleaseure of seeing the site in person, and it was a truely memorable event. It is only right to pay homage to the greatest singer/songwriter that ever lived - we still miss you, Hank! | |
| DATE | Monday, November 19th 2007 - 01:23:34 PM | |
| NAME | benjamin obermoeller | |
COMMENTS |
alles alles gute in unseren herzen | |
| DATE | Saturday, November 10th 2007 - 01:25:44 PM | |
| NAME | thomas scott pearce | |
COMMENTS |
rest in peace | |
| DATE | Saturday, November 10th 2007 - 03:30:47 AM | |
| NAME | j thorburne | |
COMMENTS |
hank my name is maurice wells and along with my granddaughter jessica we love your music were from nova scotia. grampy loves you jessica | |
| DATE | Saturday, October 20th 2007 - 09:42:49 PM | |
| NAME | Selby Mesher | |
COMMENTS |
I grew up in a tiny community of Paradise River,Labrador,Canada. I wasn't even born when Hank Williams died, but I grew up listening to his records. I would play the old 78s and now the cds. My family is a musical family and I learned to play guitar and sing....Hank Williams songs of course!! I later learned Hank and I had the same birthday, September 17th...I was overjoyed!! I love singing Hank songs and I still think he is the best that ever lived...I even won a talent show with Hank's song "They'll Never Take Her Love From Me" | |
| DATE | Sunday, October 14th 2007 - 08:07:36 PM | |
| NAME | Rebecca Bennett | |
COMMENTS |
Yes, I have loved Hank Williams ever since I was a little girl. I played his 78rpm records on a record player that you had to keep the needles changed so they wouldn't wear out those records. My mother and daddy went to Nashville and saw Hank at the opry and didn't take me. I olny wished that I could have seen him. I was very small when he passed away and I still can remember daddy telling mother and me that he had died and I remember crying with grief beside my mother as she was crying too! I still play his music and it still hard to think of his death.He was the most gifted song writer that has ever lived. God blessed him with a talent that no one can touch. There will never be another Hank. He had a beautiful voice and I love him very much. He was the same age as my mother. Thank you Hank Williams for the music.
Love, Rebecca | |
| DATE | Sunday, October 7th 2007 - 04:56:16 PM | |
| NAME | Derek Wayne Smith | |
COMMENTS |
I have been listening to Hank Williams for as long as I remember. My dad raised me on this music. I feel that I grew to understand Hank Williams more than anyone could imagine. When I listen to his music I can feel him poor his heart out to every aspect to that song. He has been around for a long time because people young and old have promoted his music. Hank Williams' memory will always live on. I listen to Hank Jr. to because his music promotes me to become a singer, and I hope that someday I will. Im only 19 years and we all know that most 19 year olds may not even know who Hank Williams is but there is people like me who will always let his music be known. | |
| DATE | Sunday, September 30th 2007 - 11:52:25 PM | |
| NAME | Shandel | |
COMMENTS |
Okay , When I Went to Alabama for the first time in my life on may 28, 2007 we went to Hanks grave and it really touch my heart to see him in grave!!!! Im 11 And Im from texas!!! | |
| DATE | Sunday, August 12th 2007 - 11:54:55 AM | |
| NAME | Greg Smith | |
COMMENTS |
The other night I was playing country music on my high-end audio system. After a few hours I put on Hank. What came out of those speakers was nothing short of astounding! Hank is the greatest country singer that ever took the stage. A darn good song writer too. Where he really shines is in his live performances. Hank Williams, as George Jones said in his song, is still the heart of country music. | |
| DATE | Friday, July 20th 2007 - 09:08:11 PM | |
| NAME | chad | |
COMMENTS |
you will be reinstated!!!!!!!!! | |
| DATE | Friday, July 20th 2007 - 06:03:40 PM | |
| NAME | Richard | |
COMMENTS |
I have know Hank all my life. To me he will never die. | |
| DATE | Sunday, July 15th 2007 - 04:49:18 PM | |
| NAME | David H (in Australia) | |
COMMENTS |
I'm a recent convert to the great Hank Williams. Only a few great singers sing from the heart and soul; Hank Williams is one of those. I concur with every accolade others have written about his music and contribution. A great artist, who deserves every bit of recognition afforded him. | |
| DATE | Tuesday, July 10th 2007 - 09:10:14 AM | |
| NAME | LeRoy in michigan | |
COMMENTS |
The greatest song writer and singer ever. His music will go on for ever. | |
| DATE | Saturday, July 7th 2007 - 12:46:50 PM | |
| NAME | John Cabrera | |
COMMENTS |
I only recently discovered Hank Williams' songs. I am completely shocked and amazed at how sad and beautiful they are. Now I am totally obsessed and cannot stop playing them on my guitar. | |
| DATE | Wednesday, June 13th 2007 - 11:09:44 AM | |
| NAME | Theresa | |
COMMENTS |
I love Hank Sr. I have since I was about 15 years old and I'm now 48. Hank is and always will be in his own category all by himself. What a great musician. What great songs and lyrics. And that voice WOW...what country star can even come close to that voice? I say none. What they call 'country' today in 2007, is nothing but pop music. Its an embarrasment compared to what real country music is. I don't listen to any of it. Instead I listen to Hank, Ernest, Roy Acuff, Bill Monroe, Lefty, Red Foley, etc etc.. I think Hank has held the test of time 100 fold. His music will live on for generations to come. What a great man. That's all for now | |
| DATE | Thursday, June 7th 2007 - 09:10:41 PM | |
| NAME | Brian from Scotland | |
COMMENTS |
Kris Kristofferson's song says it all ...'If you don't like Hank Williams,you can kiss my ass!' | |
| DATE | Tuesday, May 15th 2007 - 07:43:52 PM | |
| NAME | linda gayle decota | |
COMMENTS |
the best song writter that has been put here for our listening and the cold hard truth of life and how it's hits our life.my god take you with him till we meet again i know the music is sweet. | |
| DATE | Tuesday, May 1st 2007 - 03:41:48 AM | |
| NAME | thomas young | |
COMMENTS |
im sry for you dieing you r my hero i hopoe ur not in hell like u said u were in some of ur songs have fun not being in hell | |
| DATE | Wednesday, April 18th 2007 - 02:34:48 PM | |
| NAME | paul espinoza | |
COMMENTS |
thank you | |
| DATE | Monday, April 16th 2007 - 05:10:35 PM | |
| NAME | Jay D. Hasselschwert | |
COMMENTS |
How yall doing well there is nothing much left that has not been said about hank he is a true country ledgend well i want to get a mamorial tatoo of him on my left for arm but cant seem to find the right pic i dont got much time eathere culse i am a Marine and they come out with new tatoo laws so i need something asap if anyone has anything they can send to i would be thankfull my e-mail is uncommon_valor_col_chesty_puller@yahoo.com ty verry verry much | |
| DATE | Tuesday, April 10th 2007 - 05:53:04 AM | |
| NAME | Jayme | |
COMMENTS |
Best damn country music singer EVER!!
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| DATE | Saturday, March 31st 2007 - 06:08:19 PM | |
| NAME | carolyne wilson | |
COMMENTS |
well i wish he was still here cause my daddy loves him and his son and his as all records of him and his son! that is so cool!
thanks | |
| DATE | Thursday, March 29th 2007 - 10:26:23 PM | |
| NAME | Brandon Stepro | |
COMMENTS |
My grandpa always told me stories of ole hank and his music. As think back i think he even played a lot of it. I decided to listen to music and i loved it. it reminds me of my grandpa's stories and that's somethin i like to remember. | |
| DATE | Tuesday, March 27th 2007 - 08:23:06 PM | |
| NAME | Roger, Sandy and Rick Trammell | |
COMMENTS |
We visited the grave today on our way back to our Ky. home. We were very impressed with the monuments, lots of thought has went into them. His life was short but his accomplishments live on. | |
| DATE | Saturday, February 24th 2007 - 10:17:54 PM | |
| NAME | Roman Phillips | |
COMMENTS |
Hank is the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be! | |
| DATE | Tuesday, February 20th 2007 - 06:26:35 PM | |
| NAME | ethan mitchell cleburne,TX | |
COMMENTS |
I have listen to your songs all my life and i wish you were still here with us today but rest in peace. p.s If the good lords awilling and the creeks don't rise. | |
| DATE | Friday, February 9th 2007 - 05:12:32 PM | |
| NAME | Derek Finch | |
COMMENTS |
I love you Hank! Although you were way before my time because im only 19, you are still my favorite singer of all time. I've grown up listening to your songs and i love each and every one of them. Especially tear in my beer. Heck your songs wil probably even being playing at my wedding someday. I love ya Hank, and may you forever rest in peace. | |
| DATE | Friday, February 9th 2007 - 03:27:13 PM | |
| NAME | Brian , Scotland | |
COMMENTS |
If Elvis is the King, then Hank must be God !!! | |
| DATE | Sunday, January 21st 2007 - 04:04:38 PM | |
| NAME | patricia wells liverpool nova scotia | |
COMMENTS |
hank...my dad is a really big fan of yours. for as long as i can remember he would listen to your music,and i would hate listening, but dad would keep on playing and im glad he did because i love it,we are truely two of your biggest fans. especially my dad.WE LOVE YOU HANK....... | |
| DATE | Sunday, January 21st 2007 - 12:47:24 PM | |
| NAME | GLENN BRISTOL EAST PORT MEDWAY NS. | |
COMMENTS |
HI HANK I LEARNED TO PLAY THE GUITAR AND I ALWAY'S SING SOME OF YOUR SONGS. | |
| DATE | Sunday, January 21st 2007 - 07:49:57 AM | |
| NAME | KIMBERLY FISHER PORT MEDWAY NS. | |
COMMENTS |
HI HANK I LOVE THE SONG YOUR CHEATING HEART.IT'S MY FAVORITE | |
| DATE | Sunday, January 21st 2007 - 07:40:04 AM | |
| NAME | david coombs port medway ns. | |
COMMENTS |
many years have gone by and your music still lives on the reason for that is your still the greatest..to me always. | |
| DATE | Sunday, January 21st 2007 - 07:33:41 AM | |
| NAME | rose wells east port medway ns. | |
COMMENTS |
hank your the best | |
| DATE | Saturday, January 20th 2007 - 05:51:03 PM | |
| NAME | Mike Wells | |
COMMENTS |
He was a good man | |
| DATE | Saturday, January 20th 2007 - 12:40:53 PM | |
| NAME | m wells | |
COMMENTS |
hank williams sr. was the greatest and to me he's still the greatest. | |
| DATE | Wednesday, January 17th 2007 - 08:25:03 AM | |
| NAME | Susan MacDermant | |
COMMENTS |
You were one amazing singer. You are missedby family and friends down here. Keep watch over all of us. | |
| DATE | Saturday, January 13th 2007 - 07:58:58 PM | |
| NAME | Lewis Findley Jr | |
COMMENTS |
Hank Williams Sr was My Daddy, Lewis Fidnley Sr's Favorite Singer, And died when my daddy was 15 1/2 EXACTLY. If there is a singer other than Lisa Marie Presley I wish to meet in this lifetime, her daddy was my mommas favorite singer it IS Hank Jr. God Bless you On the 54th anniversary of the death of a true legend. Lewis Findley Jr. | |
| DATE | Monday, January 1st 2007 - 12:58:33 AM | |
| NAME | David Gray | |
COMMENTS |
He is still the greatest singer ihave even heard.Ihave alot albums and tapes cd.s pictrues | |
| DATE | Tuesday, December 19th 2006 - 09:31:17 PM | |
| NAME | tomlushman | |
COMMENTS |
i have been listen to hank now for over forty years now he is the best and there will never be a nother hank hank you are the best | |
| DATE | Wednesday, December 6th 2006 - 05:42:22 PM | |
| NAME | Harry | |
COMMENTS |
We love you Hank Willams! | |
| DATE | Sunday, December 3rd 2006 - 05:57:29 PM | |
| NAME | chase | |
COMMENTS |
i love your song your cheating heart | |
| DATE | Saturday, November 25th 2006 - 09:20:35 AM | |
| NAME | TERRY | |
COMMENTS |
I THINK I KNOW WHAT HANK MEANT WHEN HE SANG ABOUT A LOST HIGHWAY. | |
| DATE | Friday, November 24th 2006 - 05:04:15 PM | |
| NAME | Jimmy Pickel | |
COMMENTS |
My daddy bounced me on his knee as we sanged loudly and proudly, listening to Hank on our new hi-fi. That was 46 years ago. I just turned 50 and I still sing loud and proud to Hanks' songs. Weary Blues From Waitin, brings a tear to my eyes still today! | |
| DATE | Thursday, November 2nd 2006 - 11:02:31 AM | |
| NAME | Brad | |
COMMENTS |
I wasn't much of a country fan till I heard Mr. Hank Williams play'n. I was in a used book store and the CD playing was some ol' honky tonker, belting out these amazing songs, one after another.
"Who is this guy?" I asked the clerk. "That's Hank Williams son, greatest ever was!" I left that shop and ran staight to the next closest music store. Thanks for showing me the light, Hanky Boy! | |
| DATE | Sunday, October 29th 2006 - 09:07:47 PM | |
| NAME | aaron | |
COMMENTS |
im so lonsome i could cry | |
| DATE | Monday, October 23rd 2006 - 01:55:41 AM | |
| NAME | Outlaw Six Stringer | |
COMMENTS |
Six More Miles until I get to meet you. | |
| DATE | Monday, October 16th 2006 - 04:55:37 AM | |
| NAME | Paul I. Arabie | |
COMMENTS |
Best country singer ever, he knew how to put together a song that everybody could relate to; his band sound like the country music they played. Hank Williams Sr., my Icon
mmarabieATsbcglobalDOTnet | |
| DATE | Friday, October 6th 2006 - 09:15:49 PM | |
| NAME | Jamie-Lynn Lewis | |
COMMENTS |
Me and my grandmother came to see you once at your resting place, she lives in Birmingham, and we wanted to put flowers and your grave.My grandma said "He's here," I said "who's here?", she said "Hank." I didn't believe her at first, but there was a sudden gust of wind in our faces and it was a pretty hot Alabama day and there wasn't a cloud in the sky, so maybe she was right, maybe you were telling us you loved us too.But one thing's for sure you are loved and terribly missed by millions of people. We'll never ever have another Hank Williams, but were satisfied with the one we got. I love you forever Hank
- Jamie-Lynn Lewis(Victoria,Texas) | |
| DATE | Thursday, September 28th 2006 - 04:04:53 AM | |
| NAME | Shane Killam | |
COMMENTS |
Mr. Hiram, Thanks for the lessons. I'll see you around and we'll have a cold one together. I got a new song i want you to hear. | |
| DATE | Tuesday, September 12th 2006 - 09:05:57 PM | |
| NAME | Emily McGee | |
COMMENTS |
Hank, you were, and in ways still are, the best musician in history. Left behind talent, songs, and memmories we will never forget. I love you very much as do all my friends and family. My best friend knew all the lyrics to about half your songs by the time he was 4. He is almost 15 now and still loves you. I love you and your music and always will. Rest in peace, forever and always. <3 | |
| DATE | Tuesday, August 22nd 2006 - 02:05:10 PM | |
| NAME | robbie bratcher | |
COMMENTS |
hank my dad loved your songs and you will always be
the best singer of all time | |
| DATE | Tuesday, August 22nd 2006 - 04:34:28 AM | |
| NAME | bobby h | |
COMMENTS |
Hank we need people like you again i love your music and your son is good to.... send us someone good | |
| DATE | Sunday, August 20th 2006 - 10:49:35 PM | |
| NAME | ruthann lange | |
COMMENTS |
Artists and songwriters like you do not exist anymore...you laid a foundation lined with gold --they have all left us,,,you, Johnnie-- Waylon the REAL country music is a "dying breed" (cept for Hank Jr. We would have none at all) | |
| DATE | Monday, August 14th 2006 - 09:22:02 AM | |
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