Hank Williams III

Shelton Hank Williams (born December 12, 1972), known as Hank Williams III, is an American musician, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known for his fusion of traditional and honky-tonk country music with rockabilly and punk rock. He was the drummer of hardcore punk band Arson Anthem, and bassist of Phil Anselmo's band Superjoint Ritual. He has released eleven studio albums, including five for Curb Records.

Hank Williams III
Williams performing at Roskilde Festival 2012
Background information
Birth nameShelton Hank Williams
Also known asHank Williams III
Born (1972-12-12) December 12, 1972
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass
  • drums
  • keyboards
  • mandolin
  • banjo
Years active
  • 1991–present
Labels
  • Hank3
  • Megaforce
  • Curb
Member of
Formerly of

Williams is the grandson of Hank Williams and the son of Hank Williams Jr. He is also the nephew of Jett Williams, the half-brother of Holly Williams, the half-brother of Sam Williams (musician), and the father of Coleman Williams.

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