Hank Williams III

The Profile

American musician blending outlaw country with punk and metal; son of Hank Williams Jr. and grandson of Hank Williams. Known for his dual-set live shows (country, then Assjack) and for high-profile disputes with Curb Records, including the belated, boycotted release of Hillbilly Joker.

Grandson of Hank Williams and son of Hank Williams Jr.; fronts Assjack; recorded 2003 sessions with producer Dave Sardy that Curb later issued as Hillbilly Joker; publicly urged fans not to buy that release.

One review focuses on Hillbilly Joker, highlighting Hank Williams III’s split identity: traditional country offset by punk/metal ferocity with Assjack. It recounts the Curb Records clash, Dave Sardy’s 2003 sessions, and Hank’s public boycott of the 2011 release. The piece praises the album’s wild energy and genre-mixing bite.