Hank Thompson

Hank Thompson, who died in 2007, enjoyed a career that spanned seven decades, selling over 60 million records worldwide.

Thompson's own Honky Tonk Swing, was a mixture of fiddles, electric and steel guitars backing his distinctive, gravelly baritone vocals.

With his backing band, The Brazos Valley Boys, Thompson opted to keep the intense instrumental soloing favoured by Bob Wills to a minimum, allowing his vocals to become the focal point of their act.

Hank Thompson

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