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His father did. Hank Jr. was named after a ventroquilist`s doll at the Grand Ole Opry.

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Q: Who nicknamed Hank Jr Bocephus and why?
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Why was Hank Williams Jr nickname Bocephus?

Bocephus is a nickname which was given to country singer Hank Williams Jr. He was given the nickname by his father who started calling him Bocephus because he thought that Hank looked like a ventriloquist with the same name.


What are hank Williams jrs nicknames?

Bocephus!


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Bocephus, but what exactly does it mean?Bocephus was the name of country comedian Rod Brasfield's ventriloquist dummy, and Hank Sr. started calling Hank Jr. that as a pet name for his beloved son


What video featured hank Williams jr and hank Williams sr?

Theres a tear in my beer It was featured on the CD by JR "The Bocephus Box" Heres a link to the only video i could find that actually worked http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=21750427


When was The Bocephus Box created?

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What was Hank Aaron nicknamed?

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if he was still alive he would be 96 Yes, Randall Hank Williams also known as Hank Williams jr (nicknamed Bocephus) was born on may 26, 1949 and, as of may 2008, is still alive. He is the son of legendary country musician, Hank Williams sr. who ever wrote this is an idiot hank jr is not 96 try in his 50's Whoever put there two sense in that he would be 96 or in his 50's is stupid because my grandma was born in 1949 and she's 61


Where hank Williams jr and hank Williams sr close?

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Does hank Williams jr have any tattoos?

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What is Hank Williams Jr's occupation?

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