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”” Research Paper Despite his many drug addictions, was one of the greatest country singers to ever pick up a guitar. Hank and I have the same Birthday, September, 17.. Hank was a pioneer of the country music industry. His spirit and influence can still be ....

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.... 14). The name Hiriam was actually supposed to be Hiram, but it was misspelled. Hank lived a poor childhood as a result of his father’s going away. The family ended up moving to Georgina, Alabama. There, Hank was forced to shine shoes, sell peanuts, and peddle seed packets- anything that might earn him money. His mom eventually became financially stable, but Hank enjoyed his life on the streets (“Hank Goodness 50). At the age of twelve, Hank met Rufus Payne, a black street performer called Tee-tot, who taught him how to sing the blues, play the guitar, and drink beer (which would eventually lead to his demise) (Escott 27). Hank learned from ....