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The Life And Times Of Hank Williams, Sr.

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Introduction:
"This is about one of Country Music's greatest entertainers, Hank Williams, Sr. He has been the single most influential person to many musical talents. If you have never heard or listened to him, then this is your chance to learn all about him. Have fun!"


1. Born on September 17, 1923, his parents, Lonnie and Lilly, were a farmer and a church organist. However, his father had one other type of job that sustained his family when farming was at a low. What other occupation did his father have?
    Bartender
    Forklift operator
    Log trim engineer
    Traveling salesmen


2. In 1937, Hank formed his first musical band. As a boy he idolized such singing sensations as: Ernest Tubb and Roy Acuff. However, the person that he credited the most for his talent was an African-American gentlemen. This man taught Hank how to play a guitar and to sing from his soul. What is his name?
    Roy "Guitarman" Mullins
    Flighty "Earl" Stevens
    Scruffy Junkins
    Rufus Payne


3. What is the name of the band that Hank Williams formed in 1937?
    Answer: (Three Words. With or without the word 'The'. Only the correct spelling is used.)


4. In 1941, Hank and his band hit pay dirt when they were offered a job performing on live radio. What is the name of the radio station that hired Hank and his band?
    WFMA
    WSFA
    WQSA
    WORM


5. In 1946, when Hank and Audrey traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, he was lucky because he was able to sign a songwriting contract with a prestigous publishing company. The owner of the company saw that Hank possessed raw talent, and wanted this rising young star under contract with his business. What is the name of the company Hank was signed to?
    New Frontier Management
    Acuff - Rose Publishing
    Gordon, Martin, Jones, Harris, Shrum and Benson Publishing
    Ace Productions


6. In 1947, with two hit singles under his belt, Hank was offered another contract. With whom did Hank sign this contract with?
    MGM Records
    Country News Records
    RCA Records
    ECM Records


7. In 1949, Hank released his first number one hit with his new record label. What is the name of that song?
    "Cold, Cold Heart"
    "Long Gone Lonesome Blues"
    "Your Cheatin' Heart"
    "Lovesick Blues"


8. On May 26, 1949, Audrey Williams gave birth to Hank's son. What is the name that appears on his son's birth certificate?
    Hank Randall Williams
    Randall Hiram Williams
    Hiram Randall Williams
    Randall Hank Williams


9. On January 1, 1953, Hank was heading to his next concert appearance. Unfortunately, he never made it to his intended destination. In which city and state was he scheduled to appear?
    Columbus, Ohio
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Dayton, Ohio
    Canton, Ohio


10. In which year was Hank Williams, Sr., inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame?
    1965
    1961
    1958
    1955


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