Thomas Wayne Hancock III (born May 1, 1965, in Dallas, Texas) better known as Wayne "The Train" Hancock, is an American singer-songwriter. Known as "The King of Juke Joint Swing," his performances incorporate jazz, blues, western swing, country and rockabilly, styles of music that he began listening to as a kid. His influences include Jimmie Rodgers, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Hank Thompson, Hank Williams and Hank Snow because they were all in his parents' record collection.

Throughout his childhood, Hancock moved around seven times because his father was a Design engineer who worked at various engineering firms around the United States. Shortly after discovering country music, Hancock began writing songs at the age of twelve. Hancock's vocal style was initially influenced by Hank Williams, and he has been compared to him throughout his career.

Discography

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! scope="row"| Thunderstorms and Neon Signs

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  • Release date: September 19, 1995
  • Label: Deja Disc

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! scope="row"| That's What Daddy Wants

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  • Release date: August 26, 1997
  • Label: Ark 21 Records

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! scope="row"| Thunderstorms and Neon Signs

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  • Release date: March 24, 1998
  • Label: Ark 21 Records

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! scope="row"| Wild, Free & Reckless

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  • Release date: July 27, 1999
  • Label: Ark 21 Records

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! scope="row"| The South Austin Sessions

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  • Release date: September 1, 2001
  • Label: Bloodshot Records

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! scope="row"| A-Town Blues

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  • Release date: September 4, 2001
  • Label: Bloodshot Records

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! scope="row"| Swing Time

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  • Release date: August 19, 2003
  • Label: Bloodshot Records

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! scope="row"| The Best of Wayne Hancock

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  • Release date: April 26, 2005
  • Label: Ark 21 Records

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! scope="row"| Tulsa

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  • Release date: October 10, 2006
  • Label: Bloodshot Records

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! scope="row"| Viper of Melody

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  • Release date: April 21, 2009
  • Label: Bloodshot Records

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! scope="row"| Ride

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  • Release date: February 25, 2013
  • Label: Bloodshot Records

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! scope="row" | Slingin' Rhythm

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  • Release date: October 28, 2016
  • Label: Bloodshot Records

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References

  • Official Facebook
  • [ Wayne Hancock on Allmusic]
  • 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/