Hank Ballard

Rhythm and blues, Musical Artist

1927 – 2003

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Who was Hank Ballard?

Hank Ballard, born John Henry Kendricks, was a rhythm and blues singer and songwriter, the lead vocalist of Hank Ballard and The Midnighters and one of the first rock 'n' roll artists to emerge in the early 1950s. He played an integral part in the development of the genre, releasing the hit singles "Work With Me, Annie" and answer songs "Annie Had a Baby" and "Annie's Aunt Fannie" with his Midnighters. He later wrote and recorded "The Twist" which spread the popularity of the dance and was notably covered by Chubby Checker. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

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Born
Nov 18, 1927
Detroit
Also known as
  • Ballard, Hank
  • John Henry Kendricks
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Mar 2, 2003
Los Angeles

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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