Who the Hell

is Hank III?

Have you ever heard of Hank 3, or maybe you can make a better guess with Hank III? You guessed it! Hank III is part of the Hank Williams legacy. What’s his story? We dove into the world of cowpunk, hellbilly, and all things Hank III to find out more. Let’s jump in!

The Story of Hank Williams III

The Story of Hank Williams III

Shelton Hank Williams, or Hank Williams III, is an alt-country singer known for his unique songwriting style. Born in 1972, he’s Hank Williams Jr’s firstborn. Although coming from the lineage of country star Hank Williams carries clout, life for Hank III wasn’t exactly easy.

The Story of Hank Williams III

The Story of Hank Williams III

Although he continued to play in punk and metal bands like Superjoint Ritual, Hank III became curious about his grandfather’s past. He met with people like Minnie Pearl, who was amazed by how he resembled Hank Sr.

What is Hank 3 Doing Now?

What is Hank 3 Doing Now?

Hank III doesn’t exactly reveal what he’s up to every second of the day on his social media. But you can get a good idea of who the man is and what he likes. Once a punk, always a punk. We have a feeling he’s always up to something. It may just not reach the mainstream.

Hank III’s Best Known Songs

Hank III’s Best Known Songs

Our favorite Hank III song is Country Heroes. This downbeat number first appeared on the 2006 album Straight To Hell. It features a lap steel guitar, one like you’ll hear from modern alt-country bands like Calexico. The lyrics describe someone feeling low, turning to their regular bar to get drunk with their country heroes such as Haggard, Cash, and Hank (of course.)

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