His guitar playing and musicianship was beyond humbling, jazz winds from a new direction is so pure as a record..the tones the band,vthe tunes, perfect....I've played a lot but I'll never pick like that. .
That is so not true...You were not with him the whole time! Geez, give it a rest! You left out the fact that Dad lived with us until the mid 60's.Mom, Cheryl & I took care of him after the accident. He had brain damage from the accident. If you were there you would know that he also almost lost an ear. He was in a coma for 7 days! How could you leave out the fact that your own parents took care of him for many years too. I'm so sorry you have to make your life all about what YOU did.
I only discovered Hank Garlands music last night, what a joy and take some kind of solace that even years after his passing the man is still inspiring guitar players and his music lives on, I've got a lot of listening to be going on with. Regards, Lee.
Hi how refreshing to hear the voice of reason; I've read a lot about him over the years because of my love of your dads jazz playing and the conspiracy stuff always sounded like hogwash to me, the usual shameless pursuit of money and significance at any price to others. Your dad's 'Jazz Winds from a New Direction' changed my life, from a teenage rock nut I (tried) to learn every note on it and ended up with a career of sorts. I knew nothing of his problems but he was a very great musician
To me Hank Garland was the best Guitar player ever! His technique and his knowledge of Jazz was second to none. I can't say enough good about his ability.
I'm just getting to know Hank from his fabulous records. He shows that you don't have to be pigeonholed into one style of music. Thank you for this video that explains his life journey and unfortunate end. :(
@Debi Garland I watched Crazy on prime video tonight and it is a tragic story. I'm so sorry this happened to your dad. I didn't know who he was until this evening. Remarkable guitar picker! And that he was asked to do sessions with such great musicians is testament to his legendary craft! I've read the comments made on this platform and they are definitely controversial. Have you considered writing your story...the true story according to your truth. Or have you already written one? In the movie it seems as though your dad had a nervous breakdown when he received those pictures of your mom and the record producer/executive. If you that is even true.
Mr Garland, myself being a a former player,performer and sideman Mr Hank inspired me and my playing years before I ever knew his name but was playing his songs handed down to me from others mostly .Im now retired from stage work in 2001 ,well truthfully I mangled up my chord hand but I really wanted just felt compelled to tell you that you sir are what every boy/ man with a brother dreams of my sincere admiration to you sir and Mr Hank too. This old long hair hasnt forgot his roots
I’ve been a serious fan of Hank Garland for a long time, but I never knew about his mental decline after the accident. I had heard his hands sustained damage to where he couldn’t play. My friend is an Rn that specializes in ECT (electro convulsive therapy). I gotta talk to her on this
Its a tragedy what was done to Sugarfoot (The king of the strings) Garland. I see his guitars are for sale now.they are outa my budget .I hope they go to a player that will appreciate and use them.They were played by the master. God bless Hank.His musical legacy will never die.
It is on record that he had over 100 electric shock treatments! Before the "accident" he was leading a protest for more musicians rights and more pay. He upset some influential people that wanted him "dealt with" He was certainly silenced from then on.
And Gary Burton, who had his own bands and made lots of records later, including "discovering" a young Pat Metheny, and made duo albums with Chick Corea and is quite famous. He must've been a teenager when he recorded Jazz Winds From A New Direction along with Joe Morello.
Just saw the film on DVD, and this is in the "Good Ol' Days" when there was work, but the Shitty Politics of the music business. Nowadays they make pop stars out of people who were born brain dead.
That "little town" in South Carolina is named Spartanburg. Hank Garland, Joe Bennett, Col. Gene Wyatt, Toy Caldwell... just to name a handful. Around here we say "..there's something in the water..." Mr. Garland was one of the best to ever pick up the instrument in my humble opinion. It's a crying shame that his career was cut short and that his life was so difficult after the accident. Rest in Peace, Mr. Garland.
Hey Debi, I never heard anything about your dads playing after the crash. Was he able to regain his skills? If so, did you ever have any video footage of it? He was my favorite guitar player!
New generations of guitarists will know of him thanks to youtube. Many session musicians and the lead guitarists behind the singers don't get their due. I always like to watch the guitarists and their artistry.
@@cneal1988 Fyi, he never played well after his accident and the electro-shock treatments. A famous story was that they hoped he could play at a recording session but he didn't play well so they unplugged him, but let him keep playing. Really sad story. Debi's put up with a lot of stories and rumors that aren't true. I think all agree that the shock treatments made him worse, though maybe more calm and friendly (docile). Things were pretty primitive when it came to neurology and treating brain injuries in 1961. It's like they were practicing treatments not because they understood what the treatments did, but because there had been anecdotal results that were sometimes good, so they'd try things that might work or did on some people, and sometimes that meant trying it over and over a number of times because they may have thought you had to do it a lot to be effective (achieving success in some cases). It was more of a crapshoot back then.
Its tragic what happened to Hank a guitar pioneer he influenced everyone after him.His massive influence is still felt.he is immortal I feel his presence on every recording he played on.
loved the movie and your brother was amazing . its a shame that stuff like that happens to people in music business but just look at what they are trying to do to morgan wallen now and to others that have came before them that don't fit into their mold and do as they say .. anyway thanks for the movie .
I was watching the movie a few minutes ago on the tv station called (this ) I was so upset with the shock treatments that wife really got under my skin.
I SO have enjoyed these videos and have learned MUCH from them!Billy You are the last true warrior that knows the truth so hang on brother! I know My Daddy tried his BEST to play the rag and never could !
@@redfrostgaming4056 And to what business is it of yours what I say? Yes, he is dead, but not before inflicting pain on my family and taking advantage of my Dad, his brother. I do hope he finds peace wherever he may be.
@@otherdebi yeah I agree that maybe he wasn’t the purest soul and took advantage, you have every right to resent him(sorry I didn’t know that you knew him). Rip mr Hank
@@redfrostgaming4056 I am Hank Garland's Daughter! So, yes, I know the truth of all that happened before and after the accident. I don't want to get into any more discussions about this. It only furthers the trauma I'm still trying to heal from. What I will say is I stand by my original statement and you have no idea who Billy was or what he was all about.
I'm sure the Nashville recording people didn't like Garland taking his talents to other places. They also, I'm sure, didn't like him using Black musicians on his sessions. It was 1960's Nashville after all. But to actually murder the "Golden Goose"? I don't think so. They weren't quite that vindictive and stupid. The having a wreck while chasing his wife works much better. Sounds typical musician.
He supposedly was also stirring up trouble demanding more artists rights and challenging recording contract standards. He was also talking to other musicians, not really organizing like a union organizer, but kinda. He was a threat to the status quo. It's hard to know what's real and what isn't. Lots of rumors. He supposedly had a temper. He had drug problems at that time (as lots of jazz musicians did). Supposedly a recording executive might've been fooling around with his wife - photos were involved. Who the heck knows. They should make a movie with interviews of not only his brother, but his daughter and others around at that time. I doubt it will reveal any single true story, but it would be a great movie just hearing all the rumors from the sources, interspersed with his great playing.
Shock treatments are the pits. After he had healed somewhat they tried to use him on a recording session but his talent was long gone. They unplugged his guitar without his knowing it. A fellow student at George Peabody who played the accordion along with Hank went to NY to appear on the Arthur Godfrey talent show. This was probably in the mid fifties.
@@sylviebertran8201 What was done to my Dad was recommended by his physicians. He only had 9 treatments and the outcome was not as described by his brother. I was there when he came home. He was not babylike. The change I saw was that he was no longer scary and threatening. He was calmer and more loving. The doctors didn't know if his brain had been damaged or had been just jumbled in the accident. This was, after all 1961. His doctors were from Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. I think my Mom did what was best for him with the information given to her with the state he was in. Remember he was also a heavy drug user at the time of the accident.
@@otherdebi Thanks, Debi. Someone else commented that it was documented that he had over 100 electro-shock treatments. Either that's bullcrap or maybe there are a lot of shocks per treatment.
@@rhmayer1 Not true, just more of his brother's story to sensationalize the story to hurt our family who he resented. Billy wasn't even there at the time! My Mom, Sister (Cheryl), and I were there and we brought Dad home from the hospital after 9 treatments. As I said, this was something that Dad's doctors prescribed for him, and it was not a decision made lightly either. Mom was told it was the best treatment for him. And yes, he could function like any human could. He was not "baby-like" as his brother described. I remember when he came home, he was just a lot calmer. He was still able to play his guitar and did so when he felt like it. I'm so saddened by the lies and misinformation that was spread about "our" family over the years and why? Because his brother hated my Mom and my Sister and even me. He wanted to be a bigshot, so he injected himself into my Dad's life when it was so laughable to those that knew Dad and were there at the time. He made enemies of anyone who called him out on his lies in Nashville and everywhere else. He got my Dad's name out there, but at what cost? Billy died a sad, lonely man last year. His wife took everything and is now the owner of everything that was my Dad's. Billy's only remaining Daughter was even left out. But I guess that's the circle? My Sister and I were written out of our Dad's will.
I was turned on to him by guitarist Jerry Hahn. Of course I had been listening to him as a session player on records without knowing who he was. Great strong playing. If you don’t mind me asking Why and who wanted him dead ?
Jerry Hahn is another under-appreciated and innovative player, around in the San Francisco bay area. Love his album, Moses. And of course the Jerry Hahn Brotherhood, one of the early fusion bands before they called it fusion.
The fanciful theory that Hank's car accident was caused by dodging a bullet(s) finds no basis in reality. The plain old boring truth is probably that Hank, in chasing after his wife whom he imagined had kidnapped their kids, was probably driving somewhat less than carefully.
Personally, I thought the film _Crazy_ was very poorly done from top to bottom. Just incredibly corny. I hope somebody makes a better one some day. The story needs to be told, but it needs to be told right.
He realized there was a lot of fixin' & double dealin'- goin on with the Mr Big's in Nashville,they were getting an increasing stranglehold on everything goin down,In recording,Gigs & Shows-and getting too much control of ,who was gonna be in-& who was gonna be out.He (Hank.Garland )was the supposed instigator,so an accident was arranged. See the film "Crazy" .I found it hard to believe, but, folks can tell lies, but they can't change actual facts.Bullets are real, & bullet holes are unchangeable evidence.
@@ericashmusic8889 There was no 'conspiracy'. My Dad was in an accident that wasn't arranged by anyone but himself. The film was mostly fiction. As for those 'bullet holes, I saw the car after the accident and I can tell you they weren't there. They were put there by his brother, Billy to further his conspiracy theory. I'm Hank's Daughter. I was there and I know the true story. My Sister, Cheryl was there but she has since passed away. We fought for the truth for years after this sham of a film was released. Now, I'm left to tell the truth. So, yes, folks can tell lies, bullets are real but they can be staged. Dad was an amazing guitarist and I loved him. But, he never invited his brother to Nashville to do any kind of business with him or get any kind of advice from him. My parents were not married in Nashville. My Sister was not a toddler at the time of Dad's accident, she was 11 and I was 9. That night of the accident is something that I will never forget as will I never forget what happened after. Our childhood was filled with trauma, but not from our Mom. Our Dad, (was pretty normal for a musician), had a problem with alcohol and drugs. If you want to know the facts, that's what caused his accident. Yes, he was chasing Mom, my Sister, & me but because he was 'high' and was threatening. We were, in fact on the other side of Nashville staying at a motel, out of fear. Our family doctor knew where we were because we left so quickly that my Mom called him because she needed a refill of her nerve medication because she forgot to bring it. Of course none of that was in the movie. You want to know why? Because my Dad's brother hated my Mom. He is a sick man who has had a fabrication of how life was, or should have been and made it so in a sham of a film, filled with lies that only lead to hurting my Sister and me, not to mention my Mom's family. My Mom died in 1965. Did I say too much for you? Sorry, sometimes the truth hurts!
@@pat557 I will say this once again: What was done to my Dad was recommended by his physicians. He only had 9 treatments and the outcome was not as described by his brother. I was there when he came home. He was not babylike. The change I saw was that he was no longer scary and threatening. He was calmer and more loving. The doctors didn't know if his brain had been damaged or had been just jumbled in the accident. This was, after all 1961. His doctors were from Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. I think my Mom did what was best for him with the information given to her with the state he was in. Remember he was also a heavy drug user at the time of the accident.
@@otherdebi Debi- I am so glad that you post comments on here to clear things up. Your dad was an astonishing guitarist. It is so sad that his career (and, in effect, a normal life) was ended in his prime. I am going to try to find “Crazy.” I haven’t seen it. Do you think is is a reasonably accurate depiction of his life? Most of these bio pics are 99% inaccurate. I think you mentioned that he had gotten into drugs. I am just so sorry about the whole thing. Thanks very much.
They was afraid they were gonna lose money so the took him out and when he didnt die they used shock treatment to ruin his mind so he wouldnt come after the rights to his music I heard his wife was cheating on him with a music executive and she had a part in it all , what a shame this befell on such a great man
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Billy was more than just a Brother. He was an Angel that always looked out for his Family. That is what real love is.
Its sad that I never heard of Hank Garland until 2023. He deserves notoriety
Just found this, amazing! So much music history on here, thanks so much!
His guitar playing and musicianship was beyond humbling, jazz winds from a new direction is so pure as a record..the tones the band,vthe tunes, perfect....I've played a lot but I'll never pick like that. .
Bless you for doing this interview!
I’m watching movie “Crazy “ about Hank it’s great thnx 🎸 RIP SIR
Chet said Hank was the best guitar player to ever come to Nashville
That is so not true...You were not with him the whole time! Geez, give it a rest! You left out the fact that Dad lived with us until the mid 60's.Mom, Cheryl & I took care of him after the accident. He had brain damage from the accident. If you were there you would know that he also almost lost an ear. He was in a coma for 7 days! How could you leave out the fact that your own parents took care of him for many years too. I'm so sorry you have to make your life all about what YOU did.
i only just discovered this musical genius of hank garland by the movie of his story called .. CRAZY thats just so unfair and cruel .
Wow I never heard of him till right now! I will have to listen to some of his music! I will tell people about him, for sure!
I only discovered Hank Garlands music last night, what a joy and take some kind of solace that even years after his passing the man is still inspiring guitar players and his music lives on, I've got a lot of listening to be going on with.
Regards,
Lee.
Hi how refreshing to hear the voice of reason; I've read a lot about him over the years because of my love of your dads jazz playing and the conspiracy stuff always sounded like hogwash to me, the usual shameless pursuit of money and significance at any price to others. Your dad's 'Jazz Winds from a New Direction' changed my life, from a teenage rock nut I (tried) to learn every note on it and ended up with a career of sorts. I knew nothing of his problems but he was a very great musician
@@michaelcraig9449 If you ever heard Little Sister by Elvis or Savin' My Love by Wanda Jackson you have heard him.
What a tragic story of a true rebel WITH a cause...RIP Sugarfoot...
To me Hank Garland was the best Guitar player ever! His technique and his knowledge of Jazz was second to none. I can't say enough good about his ability.
I'm just getting to know Hank from his fabulous records. He shows that you don't have to be pigeonholed into one style of music. Thank you for this video that explains his life journey and unfortunate end. :(
@Debi Garland I watched Crazy on prime video tonight and it is a tragic story. I'm so sorry this happened to your dad. I didn't know who he was until this evening. Remarkable guitar picker! And that he was asked to do sessions with such great musicians is testament to his legendary craft! I've read the comments made on this platform and they are definitely controversial.
Have you considered writing your story...the true story according to your truth. Or have you already written one? In the movie it seems as though your dad had a nervous breakdown when he received those pictures of your mom and the record producer/executive. If you that is even true.
Mr Garland, myself being a a former player,performer and sideman Mr Hank inspired me and my playing years before I ever knew his name but was playing his songs handed down to me from others mostly .Im now retired from stage work in 2001 ,well truthfully I mangled up my chord hand but I really wanted just felt compelled to tell you that you sir are what every boy/ man with a brother dreams of my sincere admiration to you sir and Mr Hank too. This old long hair hasnt forgot his roots
I’ve been a serious fan of Hank Garland for a long time, but I never knew about his mental decline after the accident. I had heard his hands sustained damage to where he couldn’t play. My friend is an Rn that specializes in ECT (electro convulsive therapy). I gotta talk to her on this
Sad his life was with tragically events. Great guitar playing!
The town he was from is Cowpens.
Its a tragedy what was done to Sugarfoot (The king of the strings) Garland. I see his guitars are for sale now.they are outa my budget .I hope they go to a player that will appreciate and use them.They were played by the master. God bless Hank.His musical legacy will never die.
It is on record that he had over 100 electric shock treatments! Before the "accident" he was leading a protest for more musicians rights and more pay. He upset some influential people that wanted him "dealt with" He was certainly silenced from then on.
The most amazing story! Very sad.
what would i give - to have a look into that Hank Garland Sessionbook ...
Hank Garland was the hidden god of r'n'r and rockabilly!!!
It's too bad that only guitarists know about the brilliant Hank Garland.
He recorded with Joe Morello (more famous as a member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet)
And Gary Burton, who had his own bands and made lots of records later, including "discovering" a young Pat Metheny, and made duo albums with Chick Corea and is quite famous. He must've been a teenager when he recorded Jazz Winds From A New Direction along with Joe Morello.
Just saw the film on DVD, and this is in the "Good Ol' Days" when there was work, but the Shitty Politics of the music business. Nowadays they make pop stars out of people who were born brain dead.
That "little town" in South Carolina is named Spartanburg. Hank Garland, Joe Bennett, Col. Gene Wyatt, Toy Caldwell... just to name a handful. Around here we say "..there's something in the water..."
Mr. Garland was one of the best to ever pick up the instrument in my humble opinion. It's a crying shame that his career was cut short and that his life was so difficult after the accident. Rest in Peace, Mr. Garland.
That little town in South Carolina is named Cowpens
This is the first time I've heard of him. I've heard of Scotty Moore, but not Hank Garland. Very interesting!
what a GREAT picker.
he was a great guitarist, the mental health industry back then was primitive and brutal. Ice pick lobotomy and crippling shock treatment
Dad passed away December 27, 2004. How could he have posted this a month ago? I guess just more of the same...
I love your dad's music...I'm in awe every time I hear Baby guitar
Hey Debi,
I never heard anything about your dads playing after the crash. Was he able to regain his skills? If so, did you ever have any video footage of it? He was my favorite guitar player!
New generations of guitarists will know of him thanks to youtube. Many session musicians and the lead guitarists behind the singers don't get their due. I always like to watch the guitarists and their artistry.
@@cneal1988 Fyi, he never played well after his accident and the electro-shock treatments. A famous story was that they hoped he could play at a recording session but he didn't play well so they unplugged him, but let him keep playing. Really sad story. Debi's put up with a lot of stories and rumors that aren't true. I think all agree that the shock treatments made him worse, though maybe more calm and friendly (docile). Things were pretty primitive when it came to neurology and treating brain injuries in 1961. It's like they were practicing treatments not because they understood what the treatments did, but because there had been anecdotal results that were sometimes good, so they'd try things that might work or did on some people, and sometimes that meant trying it over and over a number of times because they may have thought you had to do it a lot to be effective (achieving success in some cases). It was more of a crapshoot back then.
@@rhmayer1 FYI he actually played more guitar after the shock treatments. Exactly how would you know the truth about my Father?
Its tragic what happened to Hank a guitar pioneer he influenced everyone after him.His massive influence is still felt.he is immortal I feel his presence on every recording he played on.
Heartbreaking
GoooooBillyBoy
Good of you to take care of him instead of a nurseing home
loved the movie and your brother was amazing . its a shame that stuff like that happens to people in music business but just look at what they are trying to do to morgan wallen now and to others that have came before them that don't fit into their mold and do as they say .. anyway thanks for the movie .
He was on of the best
A member of the A team
A friend of mine lived in his old house in Titusville,Fl.
I was watching the movie a few minutes ago on the tv station called (this ) I was so upset with the shock treatments that wife really got under my skin.
She isn't the bad guy, she took care of him til he died. She was a victim to, that didn't translate well in the movie.
as I recall two of Elvis' tunes were the last ones he played on
So tragic!
I SO have enjoyed these videos and have learned MUCH from them!Billy You are the last true warrior that knows the truth so hang on brother! I know My Daddy tried his BEST to play the rag and never could !
Billy is no warrier. He is a liar.
@@otherdebi give it a rest the man is dead
@@redfrostgaming4056 And to what business is it of yours what I say? Yes, he is dead, but not before inflicting pain on my family and taking advantage of my Dad, his brother.
I do hope he finds peace wherever he may be.
@@otherdebi yeah I agree that maybe he wasn’t the purest soul and took advantage, you have every right to resent him(sorry I didn’t know that you knew him). Rip mr Hank
@@redfrostgaming4056 I am Hank Garland's Daughter! So, yes, I know the truth of all that happened before and after the accident.
I don't want to get into any more discussions about this. It only furthers the trauma I'm still trying to heal from. What I will say is I stand by my original statement and you have no idea who Billy was or what he was all about.
Hank williams III say's it best by calling music row Trashville
Sad story. As we have seen over and over, the Music Business is corrupt. Terrible thing they did to Hank and probably his wife too!
I'm sure the Nashville recording people didn't like Garland taking his talents to other places. They also, I'm sure, didn't like him using Black musicians on his sessions. It was 1960's Nashville after all. But to actually murder the "Golden Goose"? I don't think so. They weren't quite that vindictive and stupid. The having a wreck while chasing his wife works much better. Sounds typical musician.
He supposedly was also stirring up trouble demanding more artists rights and challenging recording contract standards. He was also talking to other musicians, not really organizing like a union organizer, but kinda. He was a threat to the status quo. It's hard to know what's real and what isn't. Lots of rumors. He supposedly had a temper. He had drug problems at that time (as lots of jazz musicians did). Supposedly a recording executive might've been fooling around with his wife - photos were involved. Who the heck knows. They should make a movie with interviews of not only his brother, but his daughter and others around at that time. I doubt it will reveal any single true story, but it would be a great movie just hearing all the rumors from the sources, interspersed with his great playing.
I heard the Memphis Mafia, including Elvis, had something to do with it. He was making money and they wanted it.
Shock treatments are the pits. After he had healed somewhat they tried to use him on a recording session but his talent was long gone. They unplugged his guitar without his knowing it.
A fellow student at George Peabody who played the accordion along with Hank went to NY to appear on the Arthur Godfrey talent show. This was probably in the mid fifties.
what they did to this man was criminal . Very common right through the 80's . Probably still going on today in some areas
@@sylviebertran8201 What was done to my Dad was recommended by his physicians. He only had 9 treatments and the outcome was not as described by his brother. I was there when he came home. He was not babylike. The change I saw was that he was no longer scary and threatening. He was calmer and more loving. The doctors didn't know if his brain had been damaged or had been just jumbled in the accident. This was, after all 1961. His doctors were from Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. I think my Mom did what was best for him with the information given to her with the state he was in. Remember he was also a heavy drug user at the time of the accident.
@@otherdebi you saying this clears so much up. Thank you.
@@otherdebi Thanks, Debi. Someone else commented that it was documented that he had over 100 electro-shock treatments. Either that's bullcrap or maybe there are a lot of shocks per treatment.
@@rhmayer1 Not true, just more of his brother's story to sensationalize the story to hurt our family who he resented. Billy wasn't even there at the time! My Mom, Sister (Cheryl), and I were there and we brought Dad home from the hospital after 9 treatments. As I said, this was something that Dad's doctors prescribed for him, and it was not a decision made lightly either. Mom was told it was the best treatment for him. And yes, he could function like any human could. He was not "baby-like" as his brother described.
I remember when he came home, he was just a lot calmer. He was still able to play his guitar and did so when he felt like it.
I'm so saddened by the lies and misinformation that was spread about "our" family over the years and why? Because his brother hated my Mom and my Sister and even me. He wanted to be a bigshot, so he injected himself into my Dad's life when it was so laughable to those that knew Dad and were there at the time. He made enemies of anyone who called him out on his lies in Nashville and everywhere else. He got my Dad's name out there, but at what cost? Billy died a sad, lonely man last year. His wife took everything and is now the owner of everything that was my Dad's. Billy's only remaining Daughter was even left out. But I guess that's the circle? My Sister and I were written out of our Dad's will.
I was turned on to him by guitarist Jerry Hahn.
Of course I had been listening to him as a session player on records without knowing who he was.
Great strong playing.
If you don’t mind me asking
Why and who wanted him dead ?
I met Jerry Hahn myself back in 1996
He was a fabulous player and just a really neat guy
Fitting that he was a fan of Garland..
Jerry Hahn is another under-appreciated and innovative player, around in the San Francisco bay area. Love his album, Moses. And of course the Jerry Hahn Brotherhood, one of the early fusion bands before they called it fusion.
The fanciful theory that Hank's car accident was caused by dodging a bullet(s) finds no basis in reality. The plain old boring truth is probably that Hank, in chasing after his wife whom he imagined had kidnapped their kids, was probably driving somewhat less than carefully.
MY LORD, how Americans love conspiracy theories! 99% of them are bunk.
evil bastards went after by boy Hank!!! May they rot in HELL
Personally, I thought the film _Crazy_ was very poorly done from top to bottom. Just incredibly corny. I hope somebody makes a better one some day. The story needs to be told, but it needs to be told right.
just watched it last night. more soap than bio. which i found surprising, having steve vai's name on it.
@@monoped8437 I'm sorry you had to endure such a piece of crap film filled with lies about my family and my Dad's career.
...so what's the secret "conspiracy" here...who was out to harm Hank Garland and why???
He realized there was a lot of fixin' & double dealin'- goin on with the Mr Big's in Nashville,they were getting an increasing stranglehold on everything goin down,In recording,Gigs & Shows-and getting too much control of ,who was gonna be in-& who was gonna be out.He (Hank.Garland )was the supposed instigator,so an accident was arranged. See the film "Crazy" .I found it hard to believe, but, folks can tell lies, but they can't change actual facts.Bullets are real, & bullet holes are unchangeable evidence.
@@ericashmusic8889 There was no 'conspiracy'. My Dad was in an accident that wasn't arranged by anyone but himself. The film was mostly fiction. As for those 'bullet holes, I saw the car after the accident and I can tell you they weren't there. They were put there by his brother, Billy to further his conspiracy theory. I'm Hank's Daughter. I was there and I know the true story. My Sister, Cheryl was there but she has since passed away. We fought for the truth for years after this sham of a film was released. Now, I'm left to tell the truth. So, yes, folks can tell lies, bullets are real but they can be staged.
Dad was an amazing guitarist and I loved him. But, he never invited his brother to Nashville to do any kind of business with him or get any kind of advice from him. My parents were not married in Nashville. My Sister was not a toddler at the time of Dad's accident, she was 11 and I was 9. That night of the accident is something that I will never forget as will I never forget what happened after. Our childhood was filled with trauma, but not from our Mom. Our Dad, (was pretty normal for a musician), had a problem with alcohol and drugs. If you want to know the facts, that's what caused his accident. Yes, he was chasing Mom, my Sister, & me but because he was 'high' and was threatening. We were, in fact on the other side of Nashville staying at a motel, out of fear. Our family doctor knew where we were because we left so quickly that my Mom called him because she needed a refill of her nerve medication because she forgot to bring it.
Of course none of that was in the movie. You want to know why? Because my Dad's brother hated my Mom. He is a sick man who has had a fabrication of how life was, or should have been and made it so in a sham of a film, filled with lies that only lead to hurting my Sister and me, not to mention my Mom's family. My Mom died in 1965.
Did I say too much for you? Sorry, sometimes the truth hurts!
@@otherdebi Ok, so are the shock treatment stories true or not? That's what I want to know
@@pat557 I will say this once again:
What was done to my Dad was recommended by his physicians. He only had 9 treatments and the outcome was not as described by his brother. I was there when he came home. He was not babylike. The change I saw was that he was no longer scary and threatening. He was calmer and more loving. The doctors didn't know if his brain had been damaged or had been just jumbled in the accident. This was, after all 1961. His doctors were from Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. I think my Mom did what was best for him with the information given to her with the state he was in. Remember he was also a heavy drug user at the time of the accident.
@@otherdebi Debi- I am so glad that you post comments on here to clear things up. Your dad was an astonishing guitarist. It is so sad that his career (and, in effect, a normal life) was ended in his prime. I am going to try to find “Crazy.” I haven’t seen it. Do you think is is a reasonably accurate depiction of his life? Most of these bio pics are 99% inaccurate. I think you mentioned that he had gotten into drugs. I am just so sorry about the whole thing. Thanks very much.
They was afraid they were gonna lose money so the took him out and when he didnt die they used shock treatment to ruin his mind so he wouldnt come after the rights to his music I heard his wife was cheating on him with a music executive and she had a part in it all , what a shame this befell on such a great man
This is all such BS.
TRASHVILLE!
To be honest, there were musicians in Nashville that came to our family's aid after Dad's accident. They helped us survive.
Like Chet as far as I know their side men work box sets don't exist and this needs to be corrected