Hank Williams Jr
A biography by Haylee Freeman
Basic Information
Started to sing at age 8
In 1970, he started to create his own music identity
In 1974 he committed suicide
1975 he was severely injured by mountain climbing
1980 he was one of country's musics top performer
Arrested on April 4,2006
2012 released Old School New Rules album
At 15 years old he was top 5 on the country charts
He is 65 years old today and will be 66 on May 26,2015
Hank Williams Jr
Audrey Williams
Hank Williams Sr
Family
First wife was Gwen Yeargain and they had one son together, Shelton Hank Williams (Hank the 3rd)
Second wife was Becky White and they had two daughters together, Holly and Hilary
Third wife was Mary Iane and they had one daughter and one son, Katherine and Samuel
His moms name is Audrey Williams, singer, and born on February 28,1923
His dads name is hank Williams Sr, singer, and born on September 17,1923
Why I Choose This Person
Work Cited
Photo 2 Description: His mom http://countrymusic.about.com/od/artistsofcountrymusic/tp/The-Williams-Family.htm
Photo 3 Descriton: His dad
Favorite Quote
Why He Started to Sing
My Research Questions
Q2: He is a really famous singer
Q3: He tried to commit suicide
Q4: Famous, Caring, Handsome
Q5: He almost died through his life time with committing suicide and had a mountain climbing accident
Q6: My dad introduced his son to me and I wanted to see where he came from
Q7: He has had over 20 music awards
Q8:That he died on my birthday