Hank Ballard

Quick Facts

Full Name	Hank Ballard
Occupation	R&B Singer
Date Of Birth	Nov 18, 1927(1927-11-18)
Age	97
Date Of Death	2003-03-02
Birthplace	Detroit
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Scorpio

Hank Ballard Biography

Hank Ballard is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on November 18, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. R&B singer/songwriter, who has released provocative songs such as “Work with Me, Annie” or “Annie’s Aunt Fannie.”

He released two Billboard-charting hits under the direction of Under the guidance of James Brown, he released two Billboard-charted hits, the 1968 hit “How You Gonna Get Respect” and the 1972 song “From the Love Side.”: the 1968 hit “How you Gonna Get Respect” as well as the 1972 song “From the love side”.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan, and was raised by his aunt in Bessemer (Alabama).

Hank Ballard Net Worth

Hank Ballard is one of the richest R &B Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hank Ballard 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After spending time on a Ford assembly line, he joined The Royals at the age of sixteen. His vision transformed the band’s sound from blues to rock ‘n roll.

He released the #7 hit, “Fingerpoppin’ Time”, and the #6 hit, “Let’s Go. Let’s Go. Let’s Go.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Hank Ballard Dating?

According to our records, Hank Ballard married to Theresa McNeil. As of December 1, 2023, Hank Ballard’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Hank Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Hank Ballard celebrates birthday on November 18 of every year.

Is Hank Ballard still alive?

March 2, 2003

Is Hank Ballard related to Florence Ballard?

Also living there at the time was Florence Ballard, Hank’s cousin , who later achieved fame as a member of the Supremes. By age 15 Ballard was toiling on an assembly line at Ford Motor Company.

Who originally sang The Twist?

“The Twist” is an American pop song written and originally released in 1958 by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters as a B-side to “Teardrops on Your Letter”. It was inspired by the twist dance craze. Ballard’s version was a moderate hit, peaking at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960.

What happened Hank Ballard?

Hank Ballard, 75, the singer and songwriter whose hit “The Twist” ushered in a nationwide dance craze in the 1960s, died March 2 at his home here. He had throat cancer.

What happened to Hank Ballard and the Midnighters?

Lawson Smith returned from the military and replaced Charles Sutton in 1954. The band also received the new bass singer Norman Thrasher. By 1965 the Midnighters disbanded and Hank Ballard began his solo career but could not duplicate the success of his group.