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hank williams , jr. in concert , 2006 1957 -- present randall hank williams shreveport , louisiana , united states mgm nash icon , warner bros. , curb , bocephus , 250 yes solo_singer 26 may 1949 guitar guitar , banjo , keyboards , harmonica , fiddle , , saxophone , dobro , drums , piano bass guitar , upright bass , steel country rock , blues rock , blues , outlaw country , southern rock , country hank williams , jr. -lrb- 2006 -rrb- . jpg hank williams , jr. .
 hank williams , jr. . musician , singer-songwriter
hank williams , jr. .

randall hank williams -lrb- born may 26 , 1949 -rrb- , better known as hank williams , jr. and bocephus , is an american singer-songwriter and musician .
his musical style is often considered a blend of southern rock , blues , and traditional country .
he is the son of legendary country music singer hank williams and the father of hank williams iii , holly williams , hilary williams , samuel williams , and katie williams .
williams began his career by following in his famed father 's footsteps , singing his father 's songs and imitating his father 's style .
williams 's own style slowly evolved as he struggled to find his own voice and place within the country music industry .
this trend was interrupted by a near-fatal fall off the side of ajax peak in montana on august 8 , 1975 .
after an extended recovery , he challenged the country music establishment with a blend of country , rock , and blues .
williams enjoyed much success in the 1980s , from which he earned considerable recognition and popularity both inside and outside the country music industry .
as a multi-instrumentalist , williams 's repertoire of skills include guitar , bass guitar , upright bass , steel guitar , banjo , dobro , piano , keyboards , harmonica , fiddle , and drums .
from 1989 until october 2011 , a version of his song `` all my rowdy friends are coming over tonight '' was used as the opening for broadcasts of monday night football .
