1987 ABC 20/20 feature on Hank Williams Jr

In 1987 Hank Williams Jr was featured on ABC's 20-20. The package is titled "His Father's Son". Bob Brown is the reporter, and Barbra Walters is the host.

[@BirdDawg1]

Would LOVE to see a modern bio on Hank Jr. From start to finish.

[@penelopewilkinsonwaite8573]

Glad to hear someone calls Biden sleepy Joe

[@penelopewilkinsonwaite8573]

Too funny 🤣😂

[@dustinziebell]

Watch living proof

[@yungripthafool]

We need that, it would be awesome!

[@dozensides]

I know he is alive. I cannot give you a video, but do not ever doubt that he is with the Almighty. Narrow way was the place...

[@mew1216]

This guy is a gift. So humble an definitely his own man.

[@bradthomas2742]

I love hank Jr, but he is by no means humble, he knows EXACTLY who he is, he wears a ball cap in stage sometimes that says ICON.lol

[@johnsheetz6639]

@@bradthomas2742 very true, I just saw him on an interview.he knew what he had I wouldn't be humble either.

[@mr.intensity2685]

@@johnsheetz6639 He's been playing with house money since 1975.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Hell yea

[@rowdyways4228]

Considering he has every right to not be humble in his own right alone not just from his daddy. He has such a brilliant God given talent. I will tell you he is very humble and such an amazing man extremely nice!

[@projectw.a.a.p.f.t.a.d7762]

Back when networks had legitimate journalism and music in every genre was great.

[@HappyHermitt]

All American man right here. The horrible media doesn't deserve Hank.

[@freespeechordeath7826]

The fact that it looks as though someone recorded 20/20 in 1987 on vhs then converted and uploaded it to here is AMAZING! Hardcore Bocephus Fan right there!

[@Cazz8203]

I just can't believe how great he looks considering how bad the accident was

[@goodsmile5170]

That’s a TBI In the military but he lives the words of a country boy cancer Vive

[@larrybrooks5341]

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[@rubbersole79]

Wow. They'd never have the balls to do a feature on someone like Hank these days.

[@MrAdrenaline1982]

Not unless they were trashing his music as something only liked by "Nazis" or "deplorables". Fuck the liberal media.

[@mathillusion9262]

rubbersole79 never in a thousand years would ABC ever do this again, because he's a racist a racist homophobic bigot? They do need to grow the hell up man.

[@jonstrickland4848]

rubbersole and yet they have and do. Facts sucks I know.

[@jonstrickland4848]

Mystery Man I think that flew over his head.

[@JavierBonillaC]

Hey I’m a liberal, I hate Trump and I love Hank Williams junior. Not all stereotypes fit.

[@audreyann1975]

What an icon! It's too bad they don't advertise Alpha males like this guy these days! This generation could use it right about now!

[@jacknelson660]

I hear ya.

[@audreyann1975]

@@jacknelson660 💯❤

[@ryanboyea9768]

💪

[@damiens6465]

They could use it and that’s why it won’t happen.

[@frostysnook]

Thank the lord for people like oliver anthony these days.

[@westtexas7]

He was kicked off Monday Night Football for putting down Obama and Sleepy Joe. Woke has been happening since Obama administration.

[@larrybradley2916]

Screw Obama he should be in jail with Hilary. Thank you Hank for standing up against these crooks.

[@rowdyways4228]

He quit them and took his song that he holds all the rights to, they didn’t kick him off. Technically he didn’t put them down just an analogy

[@litespeedga]

He’s a gross fat human

[@michaelchamberlain1688]

He is not a republican is he?

[@tommyp110]

Obama and sleepy sht.joe should have been removed

[@nonameyet9165]

Hank Sr would be proud of his boy.

[@davidiramills]

+Darren Chapman and his Grandson

[@techman2016]

+Crayz_daves Build definitely not his grandson, he so go one note through his nose

[@thelonestar9577]

his grandson is great

[@treyhuckaby2761]

Steve Rogers your obviously an upset liberal "if you don't like Hank Williams you can kiss our ass"-Hank

[@joshmccallister5286]

Steve Rogers I'm not usually the "ima kick your ass kind of guy" but I am going to kick your ass for that stupid fuckin comment

[@aceseightsazhvacsparkyandg8138]

I grow up on this man music! He a legend! Thank you for everything mr. Hank Williams jr.

[@wildrushoutdoors581]

Talk about an all-time high...siting around deer camp listening to Bocephus picking and singing!

[@Chrystal_Hendrix]

Thank you for sharing. Hank has had a very painful life…both Physically and Mentally. My thoughts have been with him and his family as the past couple of years has been horrific for him… with the passing of his daughter Katie and most recently his wife of 32 years, Mary Jane. Honestly, my heart aches for him.

[@wizzelhoart]

I could see Post Malone playing him in a movie

[@gizmaticopappy1524]

Seen Bocephus twice back in the 80's as a young child and it had a major effect on me and my musical journey. One serious entertainer that few could match. Great memories and I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to see him in his prime.

[@ellieprice3396]

I was working for the Dupont company on the midnight shift January 1, 1953 when a man came up to me and said, "Hank Williams just died!" I'll never forget how I felt that moment.

[@roxannemoser2725]

If there's any doubt that Bocephus can sing, listen to Country Boy Can Survive. The man has an awesome set of lungs!

[@JackG79]

That is one of the songs that showcases his vocal range the absolute least.... You want to hear him sing? Listen to the song "everything comes down to money & love, in my life" Very good voice!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6eke4ZuoL2riJI

[@rubbersole79]

I can't think of any better country or rock singers than Bocephus. If you can I'd like to know about it.

[@michaelphurley3722]

@@JackG79 Out of left field is me one his best albums few other songs on that Albums Hanks vocals shine, Both sides of Google, Blue lady in red Mercedes, one you mentioned one my personal favorite Hanks vocals is second to none Out of left field he belts one out on thar Gem!

[@redneck8118]

Hank sr Hank jr and all the old country singer are way better than this pop country crap

[@chrismooney5737]

Very true will not never ever have anybody like any those old country outlaw singers these new ones they don't have nothing on them

[@tonyhurd5697]

There is no music 🎶 like this , since !! Hank sr. is still the KING of country music and Jr. followed in his footsteps.

[@jesseblevins4732]

We don't hear coe or hank no more its bullshit

[@nonameyet9165]

***** I think you misunderstood. He is saying it's bs we don't hear them anymore, like on the radio. I hear all my heroes everyday I feel like it!

[@techman2016]

+Daniel Thomas try again dumbass

[@redneck8118]

Jesse Blevins your bull

[@79tazman]

I do when I put it on but not on the radio anymore

[@evanmixon8057]

Coe doesn't have a very good reputation for being a respectable person so that may be a reason why.

[@stevecooper8121]

I don't listen to country music, but I listen to and have Hank Williams Jr. CDs.

[@fletcherpeterson1650]

Well if you listen to hank then, whether you like it or not, you do listen to country music🤷‍♂️

[@mountainman4756]

A legend to all us country folk. The voice that we always needed. God bles HWJ

[@codyjames9376]

Booze and pills aren't cool.

[@docd-monik4380]

Grew up listening to classic country and classic rock. I love Hank Jr, Johnny Cash, David Allan Coe, but also love Led Zeppelin, the Doors, the Beatles, Pink Floyd etc....my folks made sure I had a solid foundation of good music...my generations music mostly sucks in comparison, but this new generation makes mine sound good, it's that terrible....this world is going right down the shitter alright...

[@wayadanthili1102]

Will never be another one! He's one of us. A country boy.

[@marvintimmerman6163]

my favorite song of Hank is if if it will it will .Hank Jr is my main man Hank you keep it going my man

[@jbscotchman]

It's a miracle he survived that fall.

[@restoreamerica1558]

One of my favorite Country singers ever. And one of my most memorable concerts. He crosses all genre of music and a true icon. He seemed so natural on stage and in his element. His father may have been a Icon in his time, but Hank Jr. is his own self made man. His singing Voice is unmistakable and unique ! Thank god he didn’t die on that mountain! I grew up listening to mostly Rock, but their was always some Hank Jr. in there as well.

[@candlesbyalexandria]

I love both Hanks. Sr. and Jr. have their own style and sound. 💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@martintimberlake2243]

HANK III is bad ass as well.

[@rtazman2004]

One of the All Time Grates Hank Williams, Jr

[@alycepoe499]

Saw him i bmt tx

[@kermitthefrog3685]

11:30 Holy shit. I had no idea he'd had his face ripped off.

[@dustyhechler3631]

He sure caught hell

[@rubeclayton8233]

I didn't know Kermit was a Hank Jr. Fan ...🐸

[@Lilliecwalinski16]

@@rubeclayton8233 HA!!! Love that!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@richthon6216]

its 2022 and i still listen Jr

[@NormalRabbit12]

Same!

[@donnaaldridge2321]

If his mother had succeeded in having him to continue to do his daddy's songs just look at what we would've missed. I'm glad he insisted on doing his "own thing" because both him and his music have made my life better. I have been a fan since my late teens (I'm no longer a spring chicken) and as a fan I have enjoyed both looking at him(his IS easy on the eyes) and listening to his music. I very much appreciate the fact that his mother did not succed in having him walk in his father's shoes.

[@austinbolton1190]

Hollywood stars don’t turn out as genuine as this man. He made his own path with his own style. A mountain man

[@jimmysapien9961]

A Country Boy Can Survive

[@jaysilverheals4445]

note that baba waw waw contributed nothing. that is why she was paid to get off the air. only two people equal her and that is tom snyder and howard cosell

[@keeperofallknowledge1325]

Thank you.....Thank you..... I had never seen this 20/20. Peace....

[@libertyann439]

The impact of his father's death, his mother's pushiness and all those drinks and drugs really messed him up. He was never allowed to escape Hank Sr's shadow. He had to do that himself.

[@garrettsummerlin3546]

There’s a song called shadow face about that

[@calvincandie5344]

My gma went to see him in 87 she was wheelchair bound by this point and sometime during the show someone approached her and said come with us before she knew it she was stage side watching the legend belt out tunes for the rest of the night...

[@lynnettehardy4533]

❤

[@raytycker1656]

Wow!!!

[@plymouthfurious]

Thats what it is to be country. It's in the heart.

[@ninjagodzilla6402]

I was out deer hunting a few years back & ran into hank in the woods.it was an akward shocking great moment.he signed the stock of my rifle we talked hunting for a few minutes & parted ways.i willl cherish that moment & the rifle forever.

[@beardedwolf4713]

Bs

[@daviesmith1311]

Hes a National Treasure

[@fabricatedreality8218]

I love Hank Williams J.r

[@JBmusicart]

Hank Williams Senior was totally modeling himself after Jimmy Rodgers.

[@jasonlinton9902]

I just got to see hank a couple hours ago at his concert at the harrinton fair in delaware and the man has still got it he played his ass off and i couldnt believe how many young fans were there going crazy and knew all of his music hank is a legend and after what i seen tonight his music will live on forever!!

[@NormalRabbit12]

I'm going to see him on August 5th 🤘

[@jasonlinton9902]

@@NormalRabbit12 your in for a real treat my friend and you will know after its over why hank is a legend

[@NormalRabbit12]

@@jasonlinton9902 I can't wait I'm 19 and this will be my first concert

[@jasonlinton9902]

@@NormalRabbit12 your first concert? You chose the right man to fo see wait until you see how great hank is on electric guitar hes 73 but acts like hes 20 and its gonna be loud but perfect he hits every note and his band was a ten check out the guy with the beard and he wears a cowboy hat and plays a les paul he was one of the best ive ever heard

[@NormalRabbit12]

@@jasonlinton9902 I may be young but I have an old soul 😂 Hank is one of my heroes him and then ACDC

[@eLectroMechanicalShenanigans]

The ironic thing about me finding this video today is, my wife and I saw Hank Jr for the first time live last week. (July 2022). We talked about it latter and both thought, we liked it, but kinda wish he would have sang the songs the way we were use to hearing them. HA HA. Obviously hasn't changed a bit and I can appreciate that. Still bangs on the keyboard with his boots too. 🤣

[@whyguy12]

If Hank was alive and found out his son was in the hospital several times at a young age, his rage would be unbelievable. He had a lot of pride for Hank jr. You could only imagine what he would say to Audrey.

[@whyguy12]

@John Williams he had a lot of pride in Jr and cared so much about him. He was know to get angry and it’s not unbelievable that he would be extremely mad that his sons friends and family let him go so far.

[@jcolem5576]

Lord man how would you know ? Every young man has his struggles, Hank Sr. had his and didn't survive past 29. His son had his struggles and DID survive, still alive today at 72 and doing well. Built a legendary career of his very own with his own legacy and artists he's influenced. If you can't be proud of that then I don't think you could be proud of any damn thing.

[@Reagan1984]

@@jcolem5576 Most fathers wouldn't wish their suffering to pass on to their son.

[@KellyP56]

Musically, Hank Jr. is a virtuoso, his song writing capabilities are superb...

[@lesterclaypool1]

Not much of a fan of country music but I'm a huge fan of Jr's songwriting.

[@richardhedrick45]

Kelly Perkins 8h

[@richardhedrick45]

lesterclaypool1 going Nik

[@FrankHampton-t7m]

Speaking of the accident that nearly took his life, it is truly a miracle that he survived. I am not an overly spiritual individual but I believe someone was watching over him on that mountain.

[@Chicken_Wing91]

His daddy was. He said he talked to his daddy when it happened.

[@imdbtruth]

I love Hank Jr. and Hank Sr., they both created great music that is truly timeless...

[@redrock717]

Imdb Truth I also love hank 3.

[@christianboston8681]

That whole family is filled with the most talented people in the United States

[@bonedigggss]

U forgot hank3!

[@barbarasteed3966]

When you pay your money for a ticket.you get your moneys worth x3.he will make sure of that..

[@heathbrodersen7654]

Hank Jr.’s music helped to shape who I am as a man. I can’t give any higher praise than that.

[@elbob17]

I'd never seen this before. Loved it.

[@Dillashaw_21]

2020 anyone? lol

[@reneesantiago6496]

2021 here!

[@ericholt1271]

April 24,2021 for me@ 500 pm

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

Pills and whiskey... brutal combo

[@majorkade]

I went to Hank Sr's grave. Beautiful setting. Montgomery, AL

[@gatt2b]

Love Hank Jr. What a story better yet what a life of ups and downs heartaches and good times and I feel for him losing a child was his biggest challenge and a person never gets over something that devastating but he's still going strong and that's what I love about Hank Jr.

[@joshuaphillips9810]

Bocephus is great part of my life. I've past HIS music on to my two boys and they tell me all the time about how the lyrics are eternal.

[@rodderick1983]

1st I heard was on a lil record I think 33 speed vinyl. It was Family Tradition. Hooked immediately.

[@Slinger43]

Hank Jr was Nashville's orphaned son, but he actually had a slew of stand-in father types, who all cared deeply about him. Johnny Cash ( June too ) Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Farron Young, Merle Kilgore all took turn's watching over young Hank, but at the end of the day none were actually Hank Sr, so none could really put their boot in his ass when he got too far out of line partying, so he ran wild in the country whenever it suited his fancy 🤷🏻‍♂️ In the end though, Ol' Hank Williams Jr did a pretty good job of raising himself when the time became necessary for it. HW Jr absolutely ruled Country Music, from the late 70's- early 90's Hank reign supreme & he should have gone into The HOF somewhere round 96-99, but the HOF voter's kept him out till just a couple year's ago 😡 Better late, than never I guess. smh

[@RedMonkeyTrucking]

Hank the 3rd looks so much like his grandpa

[@mikepowell5094]

Seen hank 3 times. Once with Waylon. I was inmy twenties great memories. Great music and he puts on a hell of a show.

[@petercondos1018]

I WILL BE SEEING YOU LIVE IN 2023 KIND FINE SIR HANK WILLIAMS "JR" .

[@PanfishingJournal]

Hank Jr. is a star in his own right. He's awesome. ABC sucks.

[@jannorris4140]

Back when "news" was actually news....

[@gregaschenbrenner946]

But damnit he's the man

[@dannymarshburn2807]

Country Folk can survive!

[@RachelWeeping]

At 14 he's the quintessential professional. His stage presence on Ed Sullivan was impressive.

[@rocknrollcola]

Outlaw Country is awesome.

[@spicey6646]

It wasn't just A Song called I Saw The Light.He wrote it!

[@bobflorell8654]

There would be riots in the street if he won that award today! Same if he was featured on 20/20 today lol crying shame I love Hank jr

[@montanaelkwhisperer1744]

Hank sang about the "Montana café"...and when i moved to Montana in 1982, there it was right on main street in Hamilton. We used to close the bars down at 2am and head over to the café for "breakfast" of eggs and hashbrowns, biscuits and gravy, and hot coffee. I miss the old west. Now it's all California douchebags in $90,000 Diesel pickups who think they're cowboys.

[@stihlvarna]

Real Montana still exists east of Bozeman.

[@flowerpower9541]

@@stihlvarna it's crawling in tho

[@flowerpower9541]

Yeah, Billings is a liberal pig pen

[@etheldaylily]

Love both of them

[@catch9522]

My favorite Hank Williams jr movie was In Living Proof The Hank williams jr story with Richard Thomas as Hank williams

[@montanaelkwhisperer1744]

One night in a bar called "the brass rail" in Hamilton Montana (which is now a grocery store parking lot!) I saw Hank jr....in a drunken stupor....jump up onto the stage and grab the guitar from the lead man, and proceed to tell the band that they sucked...and he was gonna show them how to play music. The whole band dragged him off the stage and into the parking lot and gave him a lesson in manners and respect. The whole place stood laughing at him as he stumbled to his truck and left. He never came around town after that.

[@Sam-fc8ik]

You’ve got a wild imagination

[@eddiehooper9741]

how many shots did you have before thinking up that crap

[@rickallen6378]

Never knew he did a song about two Dot; I grew up close to there.

[@redneck8118]

I love Hank sr and Hank jr

[@dougkirby3968]

Fine performer,but his pa was best country song writer of all time

[@stevengallant6363]

Men like this get cancelled in 2021 PC save space culture

[@ironmaderedneck521]

I've heard this story change like 6 times at first it happened in Montana now Texas then a few more things I just dont know what to believe tbh

[@chrishowell6549]

What the?!....This is the first time I knew that Jr could slam some keys, but it was even more surprising to learn that his boot could too!

[@amonacoamonaco]

Never mentioned his children and family

[@DeeRuss]

2020 sucked

[@scotth078]

Huge fan. Thanks for uploading. He is the man!

[@jamescollins1578]

Man i love Hank Jr. ever since i was a young kid, i can still remember listening to my first and absolute favorite song on the NEW SOUTH cassette tape called 'Montgomery In The Rain' for the first time in my dads car back when i was about 3 or 4 years old and i was hooked, ive listened to that tape probably more times then anyone on this planet, i still love it to this day and always will cause its one of my earliest memories..

[@jerrywade6179]

My very first favorite song, my mom bought on a 45 record in 1968, was Hank's "Cajun Baby". I near wore out that record on her console stereo record player.

[@daneallan158]

I'll tell ya...Hank Jr. Is one he'll of a fighter for getting back from falling off a mountain. That's for sure.

[@synysterguitar63]

Wish Hank Jr. could have been there for his son. It's a shame the fame comes with the burden.

[@haroldziglar3901]

I think every "section" of these Great United States has its own accent in speech. I am from the same general section as Bocephus, his accent has never changed. The South Alabama twang sounds like home to me. Ol Bocephus has made this guy very proud.. Please forgive my bad grammar.

[@majorkade]

From South Alabama here. Headland - just north of Dothan.

[@michaelphurley3722]

I'm from California I understood it just fine but remember there are a few of us out here in California that love good country music and believe in the right to bare arms! Not many but some!!

[@johnbutler4130]

Chasing a ghost always a lost cause.

[@judyhendrickson4023]

Never realized how much I loved country music till I heard hank Williams mr singing family tradition!!!

[@tomhorn646]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@clarencewesson7997]

he is good at doing his dad's music but a lot better when he dose his own .

[@jamesmorrow9093]

This stupid look on that reporters face when Hank said he thumped one of themI don't think that boys ever heard that expression before LOL and I can guarantee you he never has thump anybody in his whole life

[@maineoutdoorsman677]

Fucking asshole says that he died Burt out at 29 .he died on the road going to the next show .he made country music he gave a voice to American heart land .he represents my parents generation an down to earth beautiful music

[@devilrobbie25]

Sheldon Winter soldier he die burnt out. his body was burnt out not his money

[@alicegillis5089]

He's nothing like his father I seen him in concert .Hank Jr. Had the nerve to say.I NEVER GOT THIS FAR BECAUSE OF MY FATHER.PEOPLE actually Booed him.I was disappointed and discussed with his words.

[@deepeasttx2305]

They don't make em like that no more, I guess like every thing else these days

[@CMS_-bw2wu]

I feel cheated in life only being 22 and not being able to see younger hank jr live

[@jadkbigmoney38]

I`ll be here and back in life my belief! Family LOVE!

[@newyork2021]

Matthew 6:20 “But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:” King James Version (KJV) Mark 8:36 “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” King James Version (KJV) Hebrews 9:27 “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:” King James Version (KJV) John 3:3 “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” King James Version (KJV)

[@ericstoecker2096]

Imagine what Country and Rock n Roll would be like without this man! And yes....he affected both genres.

[@tonyphilbrook8650]

I paid to see him in Augusta me around the time of this interview. 86-87 somewhere in there. He was out if it he couldn't sing. He finally found peace shortly after that. He's a heck of a singer.

[@moseymay1772]

Yes, I saw him then too and you are correct. Glad it got better.

[@larry3034]

Excess leads to destruction. Moderation in everything.

[@katchix66]

Love his music Hank Williams Jr... and of course his Dad's...