Artist
Hank Thompson
Waco, United States · 1925 – 2007
Hank Thompson is a musician from Waco, United States, active 1925–2007. Their discography on Gatefold includes 10 records. They also recorded with Hank Thompson & His Brazos Valley Boys.
18
Albums tracked
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In collections
1925
Since
Biography
American country music singer/songwriter. Country Music Hall of Fame member 1989.
Born 3 September 1925 in Waco, Texas, USA.
Died 6 November 2007 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
Often miscredited for co-writing the 1960 hit song "Chills And Fever" written by Bobby Rackep and Bill Ness because he also co-wrote a song by the same name with Billy Gray which he recorded in 1952.
On WACO radio as a teenager, billed as "Hank the Hired Hand".
Served in the U.S.Navy during World War II.
First recorded for Globe Records in 1946.
Backing group was The Brazos Valley Boys.
Bio from Discogs
Hank Thompson — solo
Their records — most-collected first.
Songs For Rounders
1959
Hank Thompson At The Golden Nugget
1961
New Recordings Of Hank Thompson's All-Time Hits
1956
Cab Driver - A Salute To The Mills Brothers
1972
25th Anniversary Album
1971
Next Time I Fall In Love (I Won't)
1971
Smoky The Bar
1969
On Tap, In The Can, Or In The Bottle
1968
The Best Of Hank Thompson. Vol.2
1967
Especially For You
Hank Thompson & His Brazos Valley Boys
A project Hank Thompson was part of.
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