Hank III, Hmmmm........

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 10 Jun 2006 12:04 pm

Creates a near riot! http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20060609-9999-1mi9hank.html

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 10 Jun 2006 1:23 pm

I would not walk across the street to see him sing. He sounds like he is just not a good person to be around. Definitely a disgrace to country music.

Alvin Blaine · Post by **Alvin Blaine** » 10 Jun 2006 1:52 pm

He'll never play Solana Beach again!

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 10 Jun 2006 3:58 pm

Disgraceful...........raising hell like that. His grandpa would be shocked.

Ron Whitfield · Post by **Ron Whitfield** » 10 Jun 2006 4:38 pm

Thanx for the post, John!
The article and this thread is the best laugh yet today.

H3 vs Trashville?
I'll take the boy every time, as I'm sure would his proud granddaddy.
www.H3.com

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 10 Jun 2006 6:04 pm

Its ashame. That kind of unprofessional behavior will get him no where.[This message was edited by Kevin Hatton on 10 June 2006 at 11:02 PM.]

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 10 Jun 2006 7:48 pm

In the rock world this isn't unprofessional.
it is being a rebel, and that fits the marketing.

In the country world of out door concerts it is.
And horrifies the older generation
who become apoplectic in their aprobrium.

He should have picked a better venue to be a rebel.

Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 10 Jun 2006 7:50 pm

Sounds like Solana Beach shoulda done a little research before hand. Hank Williams III has a reputation for this kind of behavior.

Larry Robbins · Post by **Larry Robbins** » 10 Jun 2006 7:59 pm

I believe its all a part of his "schitck"
as far as that goes I dont care a great deal for that kind of act. But, as far as his music goes, I have all of his country CD's and I must admit I really like a lot of his stuff. After all, how bad can he really be if Kayton Roberts toured and recorded a lot with him?

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Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 10 Jun 2006 10:04 pm

We cover two of his songs, and musicly I think he's great. I just think that its insulting behavior.

Alvin Blaine · Post by **Alvin Blaine** » 10 Jun 2006 11:50 pm

Definitely a disgrace to country music.

I just don't know where he would ever learn how to behave like that on stage.
If his dad were to ever do something like that, say show up wasted to a concert in say, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Start to sing a line of a song then all of a sudden start cursing at the audience and flipping off the officials and security.
If something like that were to ever happen you'd think the concert promoters would seized his private jet until everyone at the show was reimbursement.

What if Hank III's grandad, the one and only Hank Williams, were to show up late to gigs drunk and insult management and audience members. Why if something like that were to ever happen back in the '50s then the Grand Ole Opry would have fired him on the spot.

So where does this kid learn to behave like that????[This message was edited by Alvin Blaine on 11 June 2006 at 12:54 AM.]

Larry Robbins · Post by **Larry Robbins** » 11 Jun 2006 3:49 am

Janice Brooks · Post by **Janice Brooks** » 11 Jun 2006 5:56 am

I got blocked from reading the article but I'm not shocked. As for his music he tells it like it is.

Sonny Priddy · Post by **Sonny Priddy** » 11 Jun 2006 6:37 am

Disgrace To Country music. I Mean Real Country Music. SONNY.

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John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 11 Jun 2006 9:47 am

SOLANA BEACH – An annual fun-filled fiesta quickly turned into a fiasco Sunday when entertainer Hank Williams III spewed profanities from the stage and encouraged slam dancing that sheriff's deputies tried to stop for fear of massive injuries.

Yesterday, city officials were still recovering from the debacle, which happened at the end of the two-day Fiesta del Sol. Although no one was injured or arrested during the 7 p.m. performance, city officials vowed that in the future they would control the festival's entertainment list.

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The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce produces the annual fiesta that features live music, arts and crafts, children's rides and international food.
While the city didn't organize the event, it was held at the Fletcher Cove public parking lot and the organizer had asked the city to sponsor $13,000 of its expenses. The City Council will discuss that request Wednesday.

If the city sticks to its promise of tight scrutiny, future fiestas won't see the likes of Hank III, Deputy City Manager and Public Safety Director David Ott said.

The singer, grandson of legendary country star Hank Williams, is known for his hard-driving songs and off-color language. He was paid $5,000 to perform and was a surprise headliner addition, Ott said.

Those who attended the concert said Hank III veered from his promised country music, playing punk at the end. He directed vulgar hand gestures toward the audience, cursed the city of Solana Beach and used obscenities that were broadcast into the city because the amplifiers at the Fletcher Cove stage faced east toward homes.

Hank III's agent, Jon Pleeter, was unavailable for comment yesterday.

Ott, who was at the event, said Hank III encouraged 40 to 50 fans to form a mosh pit – in which dancers jostle and shove one another – that deputies feared would lead to injuries. About 10 percent of the packed audience of 3,000 to 4,000 people were children, adding to the concern, Ott and organizers said.

When a security guard escorted a fan from the moshing hot spot and deputies confiscated cans of beer from the crowd, Hank III got angry and the crowd got agitated.

One of his singers jumped into the crowd and some in the crowd tried to jump onto the stage.

“There was potential for it to get out of control,” Ott said.

City Councilman Tom Campbell, who heard the profanities from his kitchen, has demanded that the chamber relieve Dan Herzberg, vice president of the chamber, of his duties as chairman of the fiesta.

Herzberg issued a letter of apology on Monday, to city officials and to local newspapers.

“I love music. His grandfather was so much part of our history,” Herzberg said yesterday in a telephone interview. “This was one time for the fiesta to make an impact so our children can hear and see music.

“I talked to his agent. He had assured me he would sing country music,” Herzberg said. “He put on a great show, but he used the 'f' word too much. He was trying to create a frenzy.”

Herzberg said he's also received compliments on Hank III's show. So did FM 94.9, which promoted Fiesta del Sol and plays Hank III's music, said Garett Michaels, the radio station's program director.

Ken Leighton, who booked Hank III and the festival's other performers, said he was deeply sorry.

“There was no excuse for this. I deeply regret this mistake. We tried to do something good,” Leighton said. “I had no idea he would turn into a degenerate.”

Ott said festival organizers never told the city that Hank III would be performing, and only found out eight to 10 days before the show when the Sheriff's Department received a tip that he was going to sing.

Because of the singer's reputation, the city immediately demanded the organizers hire six additional deputies and four more security guards, for a total of 20 law enforcement and security personnel, Ott said.

Deputies decided not to stop the show for fear of starting a riot, but organizers cut it short by 15 minutes, Ott said.

Fiesta del Sol raised $90,000 this year through its sponsors, beer garden and vendors, Herzberg said.

News assistant Amy Carson contributed to this report.

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Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 11 Jun 2006 10:16 am

Hank III is a joke. I think he's trying to pull a fast one on his Daddy's fans, his Grandfather's fans, AND the metalheads he plays to. The only thing real about this doofus is his tattoos, and I imagine he wishes he could get them removed. You guys can compare Sheldon to Hank all you want, but Hank wrote, and performed, and BELIEVED in his music. Can you say the same thing about III? Hank got drunk, and accidentally insulted his audience. Can you say that about III?
Finally, Hank Williams had talent. I DARE you to say that about III![This message was edited by Stephen Gambrell on 11 June 2006 at 11:17 AM.]

John Rosett · Post by **John Rosett** » 11 Jun 2006 10:43 am

"i had no idea that he'd turn into a degenerate."
i don't think that the transformation occurred at that concert.

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 11 Jun 2006 10:48 am

I don't think his grandpa believed in satanism.Check out the third's web site and you'll see what I mean.

Larry Robbins · Post by **Larry Robbins** » 11 Jun 2006 12:28 pm

BTW, its Shelton.

[This message was edited by Larry Robbins on 11 June 2006 at 01:29 PM.]

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 11 Jun 2006 1:12 pm

I sure hope we have better luck with Hank IV.

who become apoplectic in their aprobrium.

Stop speakin' all them Thai words....this is America!
[This message was edited by HowardR on 11 June 2006 at 02:20 PM.]

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 11 Jun 2006 6:20 pm

OK< it's Shelton. I'm sorry I didn't see your post before you edited it, Larry. I hope you're not one of those who've fallen for the "mystique," and not the "music." I think "SHELTON" is a sham, no matter what he's trying to play. If he were true to his convictions about "his" music, then he wouldn't call himself Hank III, now would he???
BTW, this post is NOT edited!!!

Ron Whitfield · Post by **Ron Whitfield** » 11 Jun 2006 6:41 pm

Saw Dan Hicks do a similar (but even 'worse') thing at a Home & Garden show once, and it was hilarious.
Guess it depends on how it's done.[This message was edited by Ron Whitfield on 11 June 2006 at 11:39 PM.]

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 11 Jun 2006 9:36 pm

As a father, I can't applaud his decision to be an obnoxious
$%^hole in front of an audience that's partially comprised of young children. Then again, it's no worse than primetime television, or what's going on at home.

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 12 Jun 2006 3:02 pm

There is a Hank fourth being groomed.