Wayne Hancock
Wayne Hancock | |
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Born | May 1, 1965 |
Origin | Austin, Texas |
Genres |
Country Western swing |
Occupations | Singer, Songwriter |
Instruments |
Singing Guitar |
Years active | 1977–present |
Labels | Deja Disc, Ark 21, Bloodshot |
Website | www.waynehancock.com |
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'".
Discography
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Thunderstorms and Neon Signs |
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That's What Daddy Wants |
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Thunderstorms and Neon Signs |
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Wild, Free & Reckless |
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The South Austin Sessions |
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A-Town Blues |
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Swing Time |
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The Best of Wayne Hancock |
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Tulsa |
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Viper of Melody |
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Ride |
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68 |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||
External links
- Official website
- Wayne Hancock on Allmusic
- Wayne Hancock on rockabilly.net
- Wayne Hancock collection at the Internet Archive's live music archive
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