Hank Penny
Herbert Clayton Penny (September 18, 1918 – April 17, 1992) was an American musician who played banjo mainly in the Western swing genre. He also worked as a comedian best known for his backwoods character "That Plain Ol' Country Boy" on TV with Spade Cooley. He was married to country singer Sue Thompson from 1953–63.
Hank Penny | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Herbert Clayton Penny |
| Born | September 18, 1918 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | April 17, 1992 (aged 73) California |
| Genres | Western swing, country |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Banjo |
| Years active | 1930s–1980s |
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