Wayne Hancock
| Wayne Hancock | |
|---|---|
 Wayne Hancock in 2010. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | May 1, 1965 |
| Origin | Austin, Texas |
| Genres |
Ameripolitan Country Western swing |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
| Instruments |
Singing Guitar |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Labels | Deja Disc, Ark 21, Bloodshot |
| Website | www.waynehancock.com |
Wayne "The Train" Hancock (Born May 1, 1965) is a country musician.
Hancock began writing songs at the age of 12, and at 18 won a talent contest called the "Wrangler County Showdown." Immediately after the contest, he was shipped to recruit training and served four years with the United States Marine Corps. In 1994 he performed in the musical Chippy. Hancock released his debut album in 1995, and has continued to tour and record albums since then. He lives in Austin, Texas.
Hank Williams III, who is often compared to Hancock, has recorded some of Hancock's material, including "Thunderstorms and Neon Signs" and "87 Southbound". The two have also recorded a live duet of Hancock's "Juke Joint Jumpin'".
In June 2008, He married Gina Rose Gallina at Safari Sams in Hollywood California while on tour.
In April 2014, he was injured in a motorcycle accident leading to serious injuries, including a collapsed lung and fractured elbow.[1]
Discography
| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Country | ||
| Thunderstorms and Neon Signs |
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| That's What Daddy Wants |
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| Thunderstorms and Neon Signs |
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| Wild, Free & Reckless |
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| The South Austin Sessions |
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| A-Town Blues |
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| Swing Time |
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| The Best of Wayne Hancock |
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| Tulsa |
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| Viper of Melody |
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| Ride |
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68 |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||
References
External links
- Official website
- Wayne Hancock on Allmusic
- Wayne Hancock on rockabilly.net
- Wayne Hancock collection at the Internet Archive's live music archive
- http://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2014-05-09/playback-headhunters-closes/