Washboard Hank facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Washboard Hank |
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Washboard Hank on stage at the Peterborough Folk Festival, August 2017
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| Birth name | Hank Fisher |
| Born | 1954 (age 70–71) Peterborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Folk, Country |
| Instruments | Washboard, Guitar, Vocals |
Hank Fisher, born in 1954, is better known as Washboard Hank. He is a Canadian musician, songwriter, and stage performer. He was born in Peterborough, Ontario.
Washboard Hank is famous for his unique performances. He often uses instruments he makes himself! These include his special washboard and even a kitchen sink tuba. He sings funny traditional songs and his own music. He is a favorite performer at events for kids, like the Peterborough Folk Festival. In 2016, he performed with his band, The Wringers.
Music Journey
Washboard Hank started his music career in the 1980s. He played with a group called Reverend Ken and the Lost Followers. Later, the band changed its name to Washboard Hank and the Honkers.
In 1989, he started hosting a radio show called "The Country Cousins" on Trent Radio in Peterborough. This show was on the air for over 20 years!
During the 1990s, Washboard Hank played percussion for four years with another musician, Fred Eaglesmith, and his band, the Flying Squirrels. He even recorded on their album, 50-Odd Dollars.
In 2006, he acted in an independent short film called Rigoletto... in Bluegrass.
Washboard Hank has toured with different bands, including the Country Squires. He also led his own band, the Gravestone Lickers. He has even performed on a cruise ship traveling to Greenland! He also played locally with Catfish Willie and the Buckle Busters.
In 2012, Washboard Hank performed at the Alianait Arts Festival in Iqaluit, Nunavut, which is in northern Canada.
Albums and Songs
Washboard Hank has released several albums and appeared on others. Here are some of them:
- Washboard Hank-Donkeys and Tire Fires (1992)
- 50-Odd Dollars - with the Flying Squirrels
- Washboard Hank and the Country Squires (2003)
- Hooray for Washboard Hank - with The Country Squires
- Troubadour Tales - with Kenny Butterill
- Sweet Mysteries Of Life
- Human Beans (2016)
