Zac Hanson
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| Zachary Walker Hanson | ||
|---|---|---|
| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Zachary Walker Hanson | |
| Born | October 22, 1985 (age 21) | |
| Origin |  Arlington, Virginia, United States |
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| Genre(s) | Indie, Pop, | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals|Drums|Percussion|Guitar | |
| Years active | 1992–present | |
| Label(s) | Mercury, Island Def Jam, 3CG | |
| Website | http://www.hanson.net | |
| Members | ||
| Zac Hanson, Taylor Hanson, Isaac Hanson | ||
| Notable instrument(s) | ||
| Drums | ||
Zachary Walker Hanson (born 22 October 1985 in Arlington, Virginia)[1] is a member of the band, Hanson. In addition to playing the drums, percussion, and guitar, he also sings backing vocals and lead vocals on the upcomming album The Walk.
[edit] Biography
Zachary Walker Hanson was born on the 22nd of October, 1985, in Arlington, Virginia. He is the third child of Walker and Diana Hanson. Hanson were originally a two piece band, but Zac soon joined as they needed a third person, because the two part harmony wasn't working. Zac has been performing with his brothers since he was 6 years old. In May, 1997, the band released their first studio album, Middle of Nowhere. The first single, MMMBop, made it to number one, world wide. Zac in the second youngest artist ever (UK & US charts), to have a number one single! After releasing four records through the record company Island Def Jam (formerly Mercury records), the band parted ways with them in 2003 due to irreconcilable differences and formed their own independent label 3CG records.
Zac married his long time girlfriend of five years, Kate Tucker, on the 3rd June, 2006, in a private ceremony held at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Catering was provided by Meehan's Ale House.
[edit] Trivia
He is 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
He is a Libra
Zac broke his nose when he and Taylor were firing rocks off a see-saw
Announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Kate Tucker on Mexican TV, March 2005
Likes to use a 4 piece drum set, Zildjian cymbals and sticks
Has a two nephews, Jordan Ezra Hanson, who was born on October 31, 2002 and River Samuel Hanson, who was born on September 4, 2006. He also has a niece, Penelope Anne Hanson, who was born on April 19, 2005. Their parents are Taylor Hanson and Natalie Bryant Hanson
