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Hank III

October 11, 2014

Hank III
Hank III

Hank Williams III

SPB: When did you first decide that you want to make music for a living?

Williams: For me I got into music at a very young age.1st time I was on stage I was 10 years old backing up a band for a few songs. Playing drums and guitar was something I would always do 24/7 and worked my balls of to get where I am today with it.

— words by the SPB team • October 11, 2014

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