Hank Williams III

Born:: December 12, 1972, he's 39 and American.
Names:: Birthname: Shelton Hank Williams. Alternative names: Hank 3, Hank III.
Snapshot:: An Artist with 10 releases, a member of 2 groups, and credited once on others' music. 2 musical relatives.

Shelton Hank Williams, known as Hank 3 (born December 12, 1972), is an American country, punk and metal musician. The grandson of country legend Hank Williams and the son of Hank Williams Jr., he is one of the most prominent musicians to play neotraditional country in a country music market dominated by pop country.

In addition to his honky tonk recordings, Williams' style alternates between punk and metal. He is the principal member of the punk metal band Assjack, the drummer for the Southern hardcore punk band Arson Anthem, and was the bassist for Pantera singer Phil Anselmo's band Superjoint Ritual.

In his career, he has released seven studio albums, including five for Curb Records.

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