4/5. American country-rock singer/ songwriter Steve Earle explores the life and career of Alabama-born Hank Williams Sr , whose six-year career until his death in 1953, aged 29, established him as the founding father of modern country music and a seismic influence on both country and rock performers. Contributors include Don Helms , Jimmy Porter and Braxton Schuffert of his back-up band the Drifting Cowboys.