User:Hank Trooper Jr./General Benson

General Benson are an American band formed in 1988 by best friends, Ron Sternkreuz and Henry "Hank" Trooper. The bands musical style has evolved over the years and varies from Southern Rock to Bluegrass to traditional Country music. They hail from Granite Falls, North Carolina where Ron and Hank were both residing.

Since 2005 the band have almost permanently set up residence in the United Kingdom. They gained a cult following in England after exposure on a late night radio programme, called "The Nightwalker", which showcases musical talent from around the world.

Current Members
 * Ron Sternkreuz - acoustic guitar, founding member
 * Dwayne Hainstock - acoustic guitar, vocals
 * Hank Trooper Jr. - drums

Former Members
 * Hank Trooper Sr.  (deceased)  - drums, founding member
 * Stewie Shaletipper (deceased) - acoustic guitar, vocals

Double Tragedy

General Benson have unfortunately experienced tragedy twice in their 22 year history.

Firstly in 1989, barely a year after their inception and a year before their debut album was released, guitarist Stewie Shaletipper was found dead in his pick-up truck. Coroners ruled his death as misadventure after a fatally high level of alcohol was found in his system. His replacement was Moonlight Pig guitarist Dwayne Hainstock.

Then, just over ten years after Stewies untimely demise, drummer and founding member Hank Trooper was killed in a freak sea-bass fishing accident. The group considered disbanding before deciding to soldier on with Hanks son, Hank Trooper Jr.

Discography

External Links

Official MySpace page

Official Facebook page