About Me
A native Texan, singer/songwriter Hank Slaughter has been writing music his whole life and playing guitar since leaving the film industry after eight years as a professional stunt man. Now, with a combination of acoustic versions of classic rock songs; rockin', toe-tapping country tunes and his own original story-tellers, Hank provides an entertaining and relaxing evening of music and laughter.A self-proclaimed "show off", Hank plays for the joy of the music and the fun of entertaining people...and the occasional free beer!Hank has been writing and playing music as long as he can remember. Starting on drums at an early age, he soon learned the guitar was more portable and, frankly, chicks dig guitar players. Its hard to serenade a woman with a 7-piece drum kit.A multitude of musical influences have shaped his sound since then. Everything from Rush to Johnny Cash, Pink Floyd to the Dixie Chicks and Iron Maiden to Abba. If I like a song, I like it. Period, says Hank. rock or country or pop or metal or Aztec Indian folk music. Good is good.Hank often tries to turn a song on its head. Whether playing a power ballad with a gentle fingerpick style or pounding out a Brad Paisley love song with the distortion turned up to eleven, Hank is all about change. If people want to hear Bryan Adams, theyre going to turn on Bryan Adams. When people come to my show, they like the familiar songs but they want to hear something a little different too.With all of these influences, its no wonder his original songs have been compared to everything from Hootie and the Blowfish to John Michael Montgomery. His guitar work, usually played on his custom-made arch-top named Linus, is simple, rich and uncluttered leaving more room for his deep and insightful lyrics. I want to MAKE people listen to the story Im telling. And when they do and I see that look on their face that says, wow, and I know they get it...well, thats the best feeling in the world.After living for three years in Holland, Hank made friends and fans throughout Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and even the UK. He released his first solo album, "I'm The One," in 2003 before collaborating with lyricist Tim Phillips and bluegrass guru Hans Wolters in 2006 on "Southern Anthem." Hank is currently working with native West African musicians on his next full-length project, "On A Mission."
