Hiram "Hank" Williams (September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. An early pioneer of country music, he is regarded as one of the most significant and influential musicians of the 20th century. Williams recorded 55 singles that reached the top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, five of which were released posthumously, and 12 of which reached No.1.
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Hiram King Williams 16 September 1923 Mount Olive, Alabama, USA
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Died |
1 January 1953 (aged 29) Oak Hill, West Virginia, USA
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Zodiac | Virgo |
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