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Article: Life is finally comfortable for Hank Williams Jr.
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- The Dallas Morning News (Dallas, TX)
- Article date:
- January 24, 2002
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Byline: Mario Tarradell
Hank Williams Jr., who made a career out of boisterous Southern rockers and a rowdy stage persona named "Bocephus," is at peace with the legacy of his legendary father. At 52, he's ready to reflect on his musical heritage and the genres that shape his style _ traditional country, blues and gospel.
"Almeria Club," Hank Jr.'s powerful new album, was recorded at the Alabama schoolhouse-turned-honky-tonk that gives the record its name. It was at that club that Hank Williams Sr. first performed with Audrey Sheppard in 1947, two years before they became the parents of Randall Hank Williams.
Last year, Hank Jr. discovered the ...