Online petition - Reinstate Hank Williams
Published by Steven Riola on Feb 19, 2003
Category: Arts & Entertainment
Region: GLOBAL
Target: Steve Buchanan, President, Grand Ole' Opry
Web site: http://www.hank3.com
Description/History:
This petition calls for the reinstatement of Opry legend, and country music star, Hank Williams. Fifty years have passed since the tragic and untimely death of country music's greatest performer, who made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry on June 11th, 1949. A few years later, in 1952, Hiram Hank Williams was asked to leave the Opry -- with the intention that he would sober up and make a return to the stage that he loved so much. Before he could make that return, he passed on, in the back seat of a car on the way to an Ohio show. It's now 2008, and Hank Williams has yet to be reinstated to the Opry.
Hank Williams has been one of the most influential artists to ever record; changing the face of music, and the way that we view country music. Since his passing in 1953, he has posthumously achieved numerous rewards and achievements. In 1961, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and a few years later, he was added to the Country Music Hall of Fame Walkway of Stars. In 1973, he was the recipient of the Pioneer Award by the Academy of Country Music. He received a Grammy for 'Your Cheatin' Heart' in 1983, and was then inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. That same year he was given the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Life Magazine even ranked Hank Williams #1 on the 'Most Important People in Country Music' list. Within his short years with us on earth, he had 11 #1 singles, including 'Lovesick Blues,' 'Kaw-Liga,' as well as 25 other Top 10 Singles.
We, the undersigned, feel that it is past due for Hank Williams' reinstatement to the Grand Ole Opry. Hank Williams was one of the most influential people to ever record or write music, and his untimely death made it impossible for his to 'redeem' himself in the Opry's eyes, but after 50 years we feel that his legacy has more than made up for any objections that the Opry may have had about his personal life. His lyrics and music helped create everything traditional country music became.
Sincerely,
The fans of Hank Williams, Sr.
Online petition - Reinstate Hank Williams
Music
HANK 3 & THE DAMN BAND & ASSJACK,
BOB WAYNE & OUTLAW CARNIES,
JOE BUCK
DAVID ALLAN COE,
THOSE POOR BASTARDS,
WAYNE HANCOCK,
JOHN PRINE,
CHRIS KNIGHT,
SIXTH FLOOR,
REBEL SON,
CHERRY HOLMES,
WAYLON,JOHNNY, WILLIE, KRIS,
ANTiSEEN,
HANK SR & HANK JR,
AEROSMITH,
ZEPPLIN,
ZAPPA,
HANK III HANK III HANK III HANK III HANK III
DAMN RIGHT, REBEL PROUD
LONG HAULS AND CLOSE CALLS
HANK III AT LAYLAS & WAYNE'S BIRTHDAY
Movies
A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO MY FRIENDS: WATCH ALL OF IT!
Friends. Filmed. Not Forgotten.
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"LONG HAULS AND CLOSE CALLS"
FROM "DAMN RIGHT, REBEL PROUD"
TO BE RELEASED OCTOBER 21ST
HANK III AT LAYLA'S 10-08-08
METAL FARM RELEASE PARTY * JUDD FILMS * NELTNER CREATIVE * IBWIP * SHAKE IT RECORDS *
Television
SOUTH PARK The Colbert Report, The Daily Show w/Jon Stuart, Professional Bull Riding, Malcomb in the Middle, & NASCAR (Kyle)
Metal Farm Debut from Keith Neltner on Vimeo.
HANK III & THOSE POOR BASTARDS @ POP'S IN SAUGET, ILLINOIS
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Books
"I believe in two things: discipline and the Bible. Here you'll receive both. Put your trust in the Lord; your ass belongs to me. Welcome to Shawshank."
Shawshank Redemption/Stephen King
Hank III at the Grand Ol Opry
OUTLAW MAGAZINE SUPPORTS REINSTATE HANK SR
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OUTLAW MAGAZINE SUPPORTS REINSTATE HANK SR.
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Heroes
My Lord, my family, my friends, muttley.....and all the HELLBILLY, HELLBETTY, REINSTATE HANK FRIENDS, who ACTIVELY PROTEST AGAINST the NOT so Grand Ole Opry for continuing to exploit the image and music of Hank Williams Sr.
HANK III AT LAYLA'S 10-29-08
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
Graduated: 1998
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: sociology
Minor: criminology
1993 to 1998
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CATHY'S REINSTATE HANK BANDWAGON---JUMP ON pics up - HANK III @ The Cannery in Trashville TN. Excellent show, fine HELLBILLY crowd & VERY interesting people in attendance...see if you know who i mean Posted at 1:15 PM Nov 25 view more
"It is not unpatriotic to question government, it is unpatriotic if you do not." John McWethy
Who I'd like to meet: I am accepting friend requests from those who will help in the movement to REINSTATE HANK SR into the Grand Ole Opry.
This is the message on postcards handed out.
It best explains The REINSTATE HANK Movement...
"Hank Williams is being exploited by the Grand Ole Opry; a place that is using his name and likeness to promote their BUSINESS. How can they ban someone from their doors yet use them in radio ads, online, and through television specials and other forms of media promotion. There's even a quote on the website from Brad Paisley stating, "That circle is the most magical thing when you are a performer, says Brad Paisley, "to stand there and get to sing on those same boards that probably still contain dust from Hank Williams boots."
"The circumstances surrounding the issue are based on policy and discrepancies. Why can't banned members be reinstated post/death? The wheels were turning to reinstate Hank, so why didn't they? Why are dead members techinically not considered members once they have passed? Also, what about the Opry's treatment of older members, the ones' who have kept the Opry alive all these years? Is it right that the Opry can bring them back to the stage as much or as little as they feel "neccessary"? Would Hank even want to be a part of the Opry if he were still alive today? These are issues that the Opry needs to address and needs to be addressed to the Opry."
"Hank III has set out on a journey to find the answers to these questions and to raise awareness to an issue that he, along with many others, feel need to be brought into the light regarding one of America's seemingly greatest music institutions. We have several forms of attack from grassroots barn murals, to rallies, a full length film, features in Metal Farm Magazine, and the list keeps growing. We have interviews with David Allan Coe, Dwight Yoakam, the newest Grand Ole Opry member Charlie Daniels and many other country music legends, musicians, friends, family, even some Grand Ole Opry personnel."
"Last, and most important, we have a petition book. This book, designed by Keith Neltner, with an opening written by Shelton Hank Williams (Hank III) in his own blood will be out there at the rally and on tour with Hank III for EVERYONE to sign. From the famous to the common person, each signature is equally significant and a part of history in the making."
"The Opry is to be fully aware of their hypocrisy and that the ONLY way that this can be made right is to REINSTATE HANK back in the Opry."
The Opry Has Sinned,
Blake Judd (director) Keith Neltner (assistant director)
www.reinstatehank.org
www.neltnercreative.com
www.juddfilms.com
Hey momma, I am doing great!! I have been working WAY TO MUCH!!! I miss you guys and I am gonna try to come visit everyone after the holidays! If you can come up this way let me know~! I love you and wayne and I hope you both are extremely well!! xoxoxoxoxoxo Melissa
Hope ya'll had a good weekend Cathy! Went down for the Lynchburg Bar-b-Que championship to help out with Reinstate Hank. Enjoyed it much! Finally got my video for it recorded.
Melissa
