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Ricky Ross on Hank Williams

Musician Ricky Ross chooses the 'Hillbilly Shakespeare', singer-songwriter Hank Williams. With Matthew Parris. From 2013.

The life of the 'Hillbilly Shakespeare' Hank Williams is the choice of Deacon Blue singer Ricky Ross.

Williams is regarded as being the prototype rock star and continues to be hugely influential on musicians today despite a short recording career of just six years before he died at the age of 29.

Matthew Parris presents.

With Nick Barraclough as the expert witness.

Producer: Maggie Ayre

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 2013.

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30 minutes

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Thu 21 Sep 2023 21:00

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Role Contributor
Presenter Matthew Parris
Interviewed Guest Ricky Ross
Producer Maggie Ayre
Editor James Cook

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  • Tue 10 Dec 2013 16:30
  • Fri 13 Dec 2013 23:00
  • Thu 31 Oct 2019 18:30
  • Fri 1 Nov 2019 00:30
  • Thu 21 Sep 2023 21:00

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