Legacy of Hank Thompson
Artists and genres Hank Thompson directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Wayne HancockartistThomas Wayne Hancock III better known as Wayne "The Train" Hancock, is an American singer-songwriter. Known as "The King of Juke Joint Swing," his performances incorporate jazz, blues, western swing, country and rockabilly, styles of music that he began listening to as a kid. His influences include Jimmie Rodgers, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Hank Thompson, Hank Williams and Hank Snow because they were all in his parents' record collection.
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Now, There Was a Song!artistNow, There Was a Song! is the fifth studio album by American singer Johnny Cash. It features songs by notable country singers Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams, Hank Thompson, Bob Wills, Marty Robbins, and George Jones. It was released in 1960 on the Columbia record label.
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