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Hank Thompson

Active

1940s - 2000s

Born

September 3, 1925 in Waco, TX

Died

November 6, 2007 in Keller, TX

Genre

Country

Styles

Bakersfield Sound Honky Tonk Traditional Country Western Swing Country Boogie

Also Known As

Henry William Thompson

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Hank Thompson

Biography by Steve Huey

Pioneer of honky tonk swing who scored over 30 Top Ten country hits.
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Hank Thompson

Dance Ranch
Hank Thompson

Songs for Rounders
Hank Thompson

A Six Pack to Go
Hank Thompson

At the Golden Nugget
Roy Clark / Freddy Fend … / Hank Tho … / Don W …

Country Comes to Carneg …
Hank Thompson

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Similar to

Ernest Tubb
Influenced by

Bob Wills
Similar to

Gary Stewart
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Hank Snow
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Hank Locklin
Influenced by

Tex Ritter

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Artists Moods

Amiable/Good-Natured
Earnest
Earthy
Carefree
Cheerful
Exuberant
Freewheeling
Innocent
Organic
Playful
Rollicking
Witty
Fun
Happy
Humorous
Stylish
Plaintive
Sad
Sweet

Artists Themes

Breakup
Feeling Blue
Reminiscing
Road Trip
Summer
Divorce
Long Walk
Playful
Regret

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