Hank Garland
Hank Garland | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Walter Louis Garland |
| Born | November 11, 1930 Cowpens, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | December 27, 2004 (aged 74) Orange Park, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, country, rock and roll, pop |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, six-string bass |
| Years active | 1942-1961 |
Walter Louis Garland (November 11, 1930 – December 27, 2004), known professionally as Hank Garland, was an American guitarist and songwriter. He started as a country musician, played rock and roll as it became popular in the 1950s, and released a jazz album in 1960. His career was cut short when a car accident in 1961 left him unable to perform.
The Hank Garland biopic Crazy was released in 2008.