Despite the objections of both Williams ' mother and the musicians in his band , Sheppard was added to the band as an occasional singer and upright bass player .
Sheppard met Hank Williams in 1943 .
Despite the objections of both Sheppard ' mother and the musicians in Hank Williams ' band , Sheppard was added to the band as an occasional singer and upright bass player .
Sheppard met Hank Williams in 1943 .