Wayne Hancock

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 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