Hank Mizell

Hank Mizell
Birth nameWilliam M. Mizell
Born(1923-11-09)November 9, 1923
Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
DiedDecember 23, 1992(1992-12-23) (aged 69)
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States
GenresRock and roll, country, rockabilly
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, guitarist
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1956–1992
LabelsEko Records
Charly Records

Hank Mizell (November 9, 1923 – December 23, 1992)[1][2] was an American singer, guitarist and songwriter. He is best-remembered for his rockabilly single "Jungle Rock" (1958), which was obscure on its original release but reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart in 1976. In the Netherlands, it made it to number 1.

  1. ^ "Hank Mizell". Rockabilly.nl. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  2. ^ Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 1992 - 1993". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 2013-01-15.