"I was a pretty good imitator of Roy Acuff, but then I found out they already had a Roy Acuff, so I started singin' like myself"
- Hank Williams
About this Quote
Hank Williams was a country music legend, and this quote speaks to his unique design and technique to music. He was a skilled copy cat of Roy Acuff, another c and w star, but he quickly understood that there was currently a Roy Acuff, and that he needed to find his own voice. This quote speaks to his determination to be an original artist, and to produce music that was real to himself. It also speaks to his humbleness, as he wanted to acknowledge that someone else had actually already achieved success in a certain design, and that he needed to find his own path. This quote is a testament to Hank Williams' dedication to developing music that was true to himself, and that was distinct and initial.
This quote is written / told by Hank Williams between September 17, 1923 and January 1, 1953. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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