Hank Williams III

Hank Williams III
Hank Williams III
	Williams performing at Roskilde Festival 2012
Background information
Also known as	Hank 3
Born	Shelton Hank Williams; December 12, 1972; Nashville, Tennessee, U.S
Genres	Outlaw country; cowpunk; alt-country; heavy metal; psychobilly;
Occupations	Musician; songwriter; record producer;
Instruments	Vocals; guitar; bass; drums; keyboards; mandolin; banjo;
Years active	1987–present;
Labels	Hank3; Megaforce; Curb;
Member of	Assjack; The Damn Band;
Formerly of	Arson Anthem; Superjoint Ritual;

Shelton Hank Williams (born December 12, 1972), known professionally as Hank Williams III, is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He was the drummer of hardcore punk band Arson Anthem, and bassist of Phil Anselmo's band Superjoint Ritual. Predominantly styled in country music, punk rock and heavy metal, he has released eleven studio albums, five of which under the label Curb Records.

Williams is the grandson of Hank Williams and the son of Hank Williams Jr. He is also the nephew of Jett Williams, and half-brother to Holly Williams and Sam Williams. Additionally, he is the father of Coleman Williams.