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Hank Williams Jr.: Living Proof

He was born Randall Hank Williams, a boy destined to live in the shadow of a legend. For years, he was groomed to be a carbon copy of his father, but the 'Bocephus' his fans know today is a man who had to die before he could truly live. This episode of BIOGRAPHY traces the tumultuous journey of Hank Williams Jr., from his days as a teenage child star to his near-fatal 500-foot fall down Ajax Mountain. Discover how a tragic accident and a defiant spirit transformed a 'lonesome' son into an outlaw icon who reinvented country music with his own rowdy brand of Southern rock.

English
  • Originally Aired August 12, 1996
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network A&E
  • Notes Is a season finale
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