Just looking at Hank, t's quite clear that he had Marfan Syndrome. It's an inherited disease, and when he was born the life expectancy was early 30's (it's now in the 70s). It affects the heart, eyes, blood vessels, bones and the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord, hence his wearing glasses at an early age and the pain he was always in. Spina bifida, while it can cause pain and headaches, doesn't always do so, and it doesn't present with the physical characteristics of Marfan. His heart attack at such an early age would be attributed to this rare disorder. Bless him. I'm glad that he was able to spend the few years he had doing what he loved.
He was a genius, no one touches his catalog of hits, he wrote the lyrics and music for all them songs. There simple beautiful songs that you can feel in your soul. He is one of my musician heros for sure. If he would of lived, it no telling how many more hits he had in him. The first ever superstar.
Anyone who's listened to Hank Williams' songs, know that they are full of passion and pain. I guess they reflect his life. Never knew about his spina bifida, a birth defect which leaves the spine not fully developed. Hollywood did a movie, supposedly based on his life. They didn't get much correct, but did get a few things right. Another job well done Jerry.
Hank is a big part of music history. He wrote songs from physical pain, and pain with his marriage. A born entertainer, who captivated audiences with his great voice and stage presence. The song , Move it over is claimed by many artists as the first Rock and Roll song in 1949 . Hanks music also includes gospel And country. Never be another Hank Williams.
I'm from Alabama and ol hank is a huge part of our past and we all r very proud to have him. It is a family pilgrimage that my family makes after leave the beach each year to see his grave. In fact I'm sitting in my living room and on the wall across from me is a pic of hank and hank Jr. I play guitar and I learn how to play by my grandfather on hank williams and others but none of them made the impression that hank did. Jerry another great doc. Thank u.
Well, as usual, a wonderful, tasteful, interesting and informative presentation by Mr. Skinner. This time about my favorite singer, the Hillbilly Shakespeare, Hank Williams. Thank you, Jerry Skinner.
I happen to live near BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINA, which is just about 10 miles from OAK HILL, WEST VIRGINIA where HANK's driver made his final stop at the local gas station and was taken to the hospital there. Too bad the gas station no longer exists but the Hospital does.
