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 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 in December 2013.
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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蜜芽传媒 Radio 4- Fri 13 Dec 2013 23:00蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
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