Hank Locklin
country music singer-songwriter
Born
February 15th, 1918
107 years ago
Died
March 8th, 2009
16 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Active primarily in the mid-20th century, this American singer-songwriter and guitarist became a prominent figure in the country music genre. The career included a string of chart-topping hits within the Billboard country charts. The most significant achievement was the 1965 hit song 'Please Help Me, I'm Falling', which reached number one. This artist also contributed to the genre through a distinctive blend of traditional country styles and a smooth vocal delivery.
Released the number one single 'Please Help Me, I'm Falling'
Had multiple chart-topping hits throughout the 1960s
Influenced generations of country music artists
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