Wayne Hancock

Wayne Hancock
Wayne Hancock in 2010
Background information
Born	(1965-05-01) May 1, 1965
Origin	Austin, Texas
Genres	Ameripolitan Country Western swing
Occupation(s)	Singer, Songwriter
Instrument(s)	Singing Guitar
Years active	1977–present
Labels	Deja Disc, Ark 21, Bloodshot
Website	www.waynehancock.com

Thomas Wayne Hancock III (Born May 1, 1965), known as Wayne "The Train" Hancock, is an American country and rockabilly singer-songwriter.

Hancock began writing songs at the age of 12, and at 18 won the Wrangler Country Showdown. Immediately after the contest, he was shipped to recruit training and served four years with the United States Marine Corps. In 1994 he performed in the musical Chippy. Hancock released his debut album in 1995, and has continued to tour and record albums since then. He lives in Denton, Texas.

Hank Williams III, who is often compared to Hancock, has recorded some of Hancock's material, including "Thunderstorms and Neon Signs" and "87 Southbound". The two have recorded a live duet of Hancock's "Juke Joint Jumpin'".

In April 2014, he was injured in a motorcycle accident leading to serious injuries, including a collapsed lung and fractured elbow.

Discography

Title	Album details	Peak positions
		US Country
Thunderstorms and Neon Signs	Release date: September 19, 1995 Label: Deja Disc	—
That's What Daddy Wants	Release date: August 26, 1997 Label: Ark 21 Records	—
Thunderstorms and Neon Signs	Release date: March 24, 1998 Label: Ark 21 Records	—
Wild, Free & Reckless	Release date: July 27, 1999 Label: Ark 21 Records	—
The South Austin Sessions	Release date: September 1, 2001 Label: Bloodshot Records	—
A-Town Blues	Release date: September 4, 2001 Label: Bloodshot Records	—
Swing Time	Release date: August 19, 2003 Label: Bloodshot Records	—
The Best of Wayne Hancock	Release date: April 26, 2005 Label: Ark 21 Records	—
Tulsa	Release date: October 10, 2006 Label: Bloodshot Records	—
Viper of Melody	Release date: April 21, 2009 Label: Bloodshot Records	—
Ride	Release date: February 25, 2013 Label: Bloodshot Records	68
Slingin' Rhythm	Release date: October 28, 2016 Label: Bloodshot Records	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

External links

• Official website
• Official Facebook
• Official Twitter
• Wayne Hancock on Allmusic
• Wayne Hancock on IMDB
• Wayne Hancock on rockabilly.net
• Wayne Hancock collection at the Internet Archive's live music archive
• http://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2014-05-09/playback-headhunters-closes/