‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ welcomed Hank Williams Jr. to perform in 1963. The young Hank performed his father’s hits in a medley that included ‘Jambalaya, Your Cheatin’ Heart, Cold Cold Heart, and Long Gone Lonesome Blues.’
Hank Jr. is clean-cut with short hair holding an acoustic guitar. His shiny black suit jacket has shiny, shimmering lapels that match the edge of each sleeve. His backing band consists of another guitar player, a bass, a pianist, and a drummer.
The band transitions seamlessly through each of Hank’s hits, and Hank Jr. sounds just like his dad. Hank Sr. had passed away ten years before this performance. His 14-year-old son stepped on stage and honored his father’s work.
Hank Jr. started his career by covering his father’s hits. He toured the country to sold-out crowds and performed on TV. Later in his career, he created his own sound with hits like ‘Country Boys Can Survive’ and ‘All My Rowdy Friends.’
His hit song ‘All My Rowdy Friends’ was adopted by ‘Monday Night Football,’ and Hank Jr. was featured in the opening videos to each weekly game. He is featured in his signature look with a big beard, sunglasses, and a cowboy hat.
Hank Jr. became disillusioned performing his father’s songs in the 60s and 70s and decided to work with Southern rock musicians. He collaborated with Waylon Jennings and Charlie Daniels on his signature album ‘Hank Williams Jr. and Friends’ in 1975.
After decades of success and stardom, Hank Williams Jr. has solidified his own spot among country music legends. His iconic look and Southern rock with wild lyrics created a unique path for Hank to rise to stardom. He’s a legend of country music, along with his father.
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