Hank Snow

Canadian musician (1914–1999)

Clarence Eugene "Hank" Snow (May 9, 1914 – December 20, 1999) was a Canadian-American country music artist. He was very popular in the 1950s. His career lasted for more than 50 years. He recorded 140 albums and 85 singles.[1][2]

Hank Snow
Snow in 1963
Snow in 1963
Background information
Birth nameClarence Eugene Snow
Also known asHank, The Yodeling Ranger
Hank Snow, The Singing Ranger
Born(1914-05-09)May 9, 1914
Brooklyn, Nova Scotia, Canada
DiedDecember 20, 1999(1999-12-20) (aged 85)
Madison, Tennessee, United States
GenresCountry, honky tonk
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • composer
  • musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1936–1996
LabelsRCA Victor

References

Bibliography

  • Wolfe, Charles. (1998). "Hank Snow". In The Encyclopedia of Country Music. Paul Kingsbury, Editor. New York: Oxford University Press. pp. 494–5.

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