Hank Hank The Short Life and Long Country Road of Hank Williams Mark Ribowsky Liveright2017Hardback498pp Illustrated232x153mm 9781631491573 Product Code: 509576 Details A prototype tragic hero for the rock generation to follow, Hank Williams struggled with alcoholism and drug abuse and died before he was 30 on New Yea... DetailsBackDetailsA prototype tragic hero for the rock generation to follow, Hank Williams struggled with alcoholism and drug abuse and died before he was 30 on New Year's Day, 1953. This new biography of the country legend describes his childhood of rural poverty, tracing his musical roots to the street corner bluesman he befriended in Alabama, and explores the powerful influence in his life and career of his domineering mother, Millie, and fiery wife, Audrey. Off-mint.See MoreSee Less publ $29.95now £7.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesBiography (all)Performing ArtsMusic (+CDs)TagsBiographyComposers & musiciansCountry & Western music