Ever wonder where the term HILLBILLY came from?

The word originated from the Scots-Irish/Ulster Scots in Northern Ireland who moved into the American Appalachian Mountains in the 1700s. Billy was their term for brother, friend, or comrade.

"Billy Boys" was the term used referring to Ulster Protestants who supported "William of Orange" (aka Billy) in invading England.

They were also known to wear red sashes around their necks, coining the term “rednecks”. After the Scots-Irish migrated to the US, they quickly moved into the mountains and hills of Appalachia.

The "Billys" then became friends of the hills/mountains, and there after became known as Hillbillies.

Cool story !
He looks like Benson from Asleep at the Wheel.

Looks like he's debating on which way to make sure you never comeback

He’s got an unbroken glass window, he was living large.

Osky

I actually thought that was Keith Richards in about 1955.

Now I have that Hank Jr. song stuck in my head. "Never called me by my name; just hillbilly".