Wayne Hancock
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Wayne "The Train" Hancock (Born May 1, 1965) is a country
musician.
Hancock began writing songs at the age of 12, and at 18 won a talent contest called the "Wrangler County Showdown." Immediately after the contest, he was shipped to recruit training
and served four years with the United States Marine Corps
. In 1994 he performed in the musical Chippy
. Hancock released his debut album in 1995, and has continued to tour and record albums since then. He lives in Austin
, Texas
.
His music is comparable to that of Hank Williams and Hank Thompson
.
Hank Williams III
, who is often compared to Hancock, has recorded some of Hancock's material, including "Thunderstorms and Neon Signs
" and "87 Southbound". The two have also recorded a live duet of Hancock's "Juke Joint Jumpin'".
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
musician.
Hancock began writing songs at the age of 12, and at 18 won a talent contest called the "Wrangler County Showdown." Immediately after the contest, he was shipped to recruit training
Recruit training
Recruit training, more commonly known as Basic Training and colloquially called Boot Camp, is the initial indoctrination and instruction given to new military personnel, enlisted and officer...
and served four years with the United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
. In 1994 he performed in the musical Chippy
Chippy (album)
Chippy, also known as Songs from "Chippy", is an album by Terry Allen, Joe Ely, Butch Hancock, Robert Earl Keen, Wayne Hancock, Jo Harvey Allen and Jo Carol Pierce...
. Hancock released his debut album in 1995, and has continued to tour and record albums since then. He lives in Austin
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
.
His music is comparable to that of Hank Williams and Hank Thompson
Hank Thompson (music)
Henry William Thompson , known professionally as Hank Thompson, was an American country music entertainer whose career spanned seven decades...
.
Hank Williams III
Hank Williams III
Shelton Hank Williams, known as Hank 3 , is a neotraditional country and punk metal singer, drummer, bassist, and guitarist. In addition to his honky tonk recordings, Williams' style alternates among country, punk and metal...
, who is often compared to Hancock, has recorded some of Hancock's material, including "Thunderstorms and Neon Signs
Thunderstorms and Neon Signs
Thunderstorms & Neon Signs is the debut album by American country musician Wayne Hancock, released in 1995. This Album Was Also Re-released On Ark21 Records in 1998.-Track listing:All Songs Written By Wayne Hancock Except Were Noted...
" and "87 Southbound". The two have also recorded a live duet of Hancock's "Juke Joint Jumpin'".
Discography
- Thunderstorms and Neon SignsThunderstorms and Neon SignsThunderstorms & Neon Signs is the debut album by American country musician Wayne Hancock, released in 1995. This Album Was Also Re-released On Ark21 Records in 1998.-Track listing:All Songs Written By Wayne Hancock Except Were Noted...
(Deja Disc, 1995) - That's What Daddy WantsThat's What Daddy WantsThat's What Daddy Wants is the Second album by American country musician Wayne Hancock, released on August 26, 1997. This Album was also his first to be released on Ark21 Records.-Track listing:All Songs Written By Wayne Hancock Except Were Noted...
(ARK 21, August 26, 1997) - Thunderstorms and Neon SignsThunderstorms and Neon SignsThunderstorms & Neon Signs is the debut album by American country musician Wayne Hancock, released in 1995. This Album Was Also Re-released On Ark21 Records in 1998.-Track listing:All Songs Written By Wayne Hancock Except Were Noted...
(re-released on ARK 21, 1998) - Wild, Free & RecklessWild, Free & RecklessWild, Free & Reckless is the Third album by American country musician Wayne Hancock, released on August 3, 1999.-Track listing:All Songs Written By Wayne Hancock Except Were Noted# "Kansas City Blues" 3:08# "Lookin' For Better Days" - 4:15...
(ARK 21, 1999) [enhanced] - A-Town BluesA-Town BluesA-Town Blues is the fourth studio album by American country musician Wayne Hancock, released in 2001.-Track listing:# "A-Town Blues" – 1:48# "Man Of The Road" – 2:29# "Sands Of Time" – 2:53# "Miller, Jack & Mad Dog" – 2:06...
(Bloodshot Records, 2001) - The South Austin Sessions (Mp3 Download, Sep 1, 2001)
- Swing Time (Bloodshot Records, 2003)
- Tulsa (Bloodshot Records, 2006)
- The Best Of Wayne Hancock (Ark 21, 2008)
- Viper of MelodyViper of MelodyViper of Melody is the Sixth Studio album, and Ninth Overall Album released by American country musician Wayne Hancock, released on April 21, 2009.-Track listing:All Songs Written By Wayne Hancock Except Were Noted# "Jump The Blues" - 2:19...
(Bloodshot Records, April 21, 2009) - Hiram and Huddie Vol. 1 - Hank Williams (Hillgrass Bluebilly Records, March 3, 2009)
External links
- Wayne "The Train" Hancock's Official web site
- [ Wayne Hancock on Allmusic]
- Wayne Hancock on rockabilly.net
- Wayne Hancock collection at the Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
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