Zach Top Isn’t Really Alan Jackson’s Son … Is He?
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What started out as a joke has now blown up into a full-blown conspiracy theory that Zach Top is not only emulating the ’90s country sound of country stalwarts such as Alan Jackson, but that Alan Jackson actually sired Zach Top.
The Influence of Hank Williams III on Modern Music
6 CommentsOn not just a few occasions since I started Free Hank III, I’ve found myself attempting to justify to someone why I think Hank Williams III is such an influential and important musician in country music, and why he and his music is worth fighting for. Sometimes it is in person, sometimes in the comments […]
The Obligatory Christmas Blog
2 CommentsWell. My plan for the Holidays was to be back home in Texas, but after foul weather and flight cancellations, it looks like I’ll be celebrating the birth of baby Jeebus in the not-so-festive Free Hank III hideout, and hoping the sweet and sour pork in the steam plate at the China Panda is fresh. […]
Hank III OFFICIAL Tour Info (GET SOME !!!)
4 CommentsOK people, remember when I wrote in THIS BLOG to not believe any tour info until it is posted on hank3.com or the Official MySpace site? And remember when I told you not to trust gossip websites like blabbermouth.net, who posted TWICE that Hank III would be touring with Down? Well I hope you listened […]
Have A Very Burning Christmas (new IBWIP podcast!)
2 CommentsThe It Burns When I Pee Podcast has just released their latest podcast: Have a Very Burning Christmas with special guest Little Lisa Dixie. Great music, great interview with Little Lisa, hilarious stuff when the IBWIP hosts do a gift exchange (they had me damn near in tears it was so funny),and you might even […]
Tour Info !!
3 CommentsAlright people, so I’ve been getting emails and reading lots of innernet chatter about an upcoming Hank III tour. It is clear that a tour is coming up, but I warn: No tours or dates are official until they are posted on
Just When You Thought Tim McGraw Couldn’t Sell Out Any Harder . . .
4 CommentsThere’s times when you can see (or hear) the grass roots of REAL country music growing stronger right before your eyes (or ears), and this last Friday night was one of those times when Blake from the It Burns When I Pee podcast made an appearance on none other than Big G’s Texas Roadshow! Be […]
FUCK CANCER !! (remembering fiddleboy)
2 CommentsXmas is nigh upon us people, and for that certain special hellibilly or hellbetty I have a few suggestions if you’re short on ideas. First you can always check out 3bay for the latest in III gear and Reinstate Hank merch. There is also issue #1 of Metal Farm Magazine, JD Wilkes’ & Blake Judd’s […]
Country Legends George Jones and Dale Watson Honored
0 CommentsGeorge Jones Receives the Kennedy Center Honors: The silver-toned devil, the greatest living country music singer George Jones received the Kennedy Center Lifetime Achievement Medal this week for giving country music 50+ years of his life, and counting. George hasn’t missed a step either, despite the drug abuse and brushes with the law. He’s completely […]
Jessica Simpson Gets The Boot !!!
1 CommentJessica Simpson Gets The Boot !!! Remember when we were all miffed as mamby pambys that pop diva Jessica Simpson had decided to “make the move” and go to Nashville and see if she could suckle on that sweet, lucrative pop country tit? Well apparently Jessica’s country career went over like a poop in a […]
New Hank III / .357 String Band Videos !!!
0 CommentsFrom Layla’s Bluegrass Inn: Nice shout out for Wayne & Mr. Bandana! And if you haven’t seen the photos from Hank III’s recent performances at Layla’s in Trashville, you can see them at the MySpace pages of Free Hank III Operatives Cathy, Allison, and Hank’s Angel’s who made the haul from FLA! There’s also some […]
The Reinstate Hank Word is Spreading ! (new articles)
0 CommentsWell it seems that word is spreading about the movement to Reinstate Hank Williams to the Grand Ole Opry faster than a pop country plaque on America’s airwaves. I’m happy to announce that Free Hank III lieutenants Cathy and Restless In Amsterdam have found themselves some notoriety, and in turn helped spread the word about […]
Andy Gibson (an artist review)
7 CommentsAndy Gibson is a living example of the essence of the modern Outlaw/Underground Country movement; that essence being an undying loyalty and respect for the traditions of country music, while forging new traditions from the enthusiasm of a new generation of REAL country music performers and fans. As a studio musician, performer, and DIY studio […]