Hank Williams (born Hiram Williams; September 17, 1923 – November 16, 1963) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century, he recorded more than 55 singles that reached the top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 12 that reached No. 1.
Williams was murdered on November 16, 1963. Strangely enough, this happened only six days before the assassination of John F. Kennedy.