Obituary of Hank Ballard

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Hank Ballard

Hank Ballard (born November 18, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan) was a singer-songwriter who was best known for being the lead vocalist of the American vocal group "The Midnighters" being one of the first rock and roll artists in the early 1950s. Hank died on March 2, 2003 and his death was because of throat cancer. He died in his palatial home at age 75.

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Hank Ballard Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ballard, Hank
    • Common Name: Hank Ballard
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
    • Birth Date: November 18, 1927
    • Age: 75 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Henry, John Kendricks
    • Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Breyers Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
    • Favorite Actor: Chris Evans

    Hank's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Henry Kendricks
    • Father: Dove Ballard Sr.
    • Mother: Sie Bell Hendricks
    • Brother(s):
      • Dove Ballard
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Theresa McNeil (married 1983-1989, her death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 02 2003 at age 75
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Throat cancer
  • Interment: Buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterAmerican Born on November 18th Born in 1927 Born in Michigan Died in 2003 Died at age 75 Died from Throat cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Hank Ballard lived a life filled with contagious energy, legendary music, and endless passion, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and influence generations to come. (V)"

"Hank Ballard had a successful professional career as a rhythm and blues singer and songwriter, known for popular songs such as "The Twist" and "Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go". He continued to perform and record music until his passing at the age of 75. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-24 13:47:23
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