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Article: Musical tragedy; 'Lost Highway' at Capital Rep follows Hank Williams' tumultuous rise to fame.(Preview)
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- Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
- Article date:
- April 17, 2008
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Byline: MICHAEL LISI
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES UNION
It's possible to do a play on the life of country music icon Hank Williams without focusing on his music.
But what would be the point?
Certainly, the story of Williams' short life and tragic death is tabloid fodder at its finest. A country superstar at age 25, Williams overindulged in the trappings of stardom and became a pill-popping alcoholic. He was dead four years later, leaving two young children, an ex-wife, a wife, a mistress and a musical legacy that continues to influence musicians across a spectrum of genres.
That's why Williams' music and his turbulent story are ...