A knack for wrangling tornadoes and charming rattlesnakes earned Hank Schyma the nickname “Pecos Hank” after Texas fake-lore legend Pecos Bill. Hank is a musician, author, storm chaser and filmmaker known for his stunning weather photography, nature documentaries, and educational science videos. Over three decades of chasing storms, he has documented some of the world’s most extreme tornadoes and thunderstorms and is credited with the discovery of the “green ghost,” a rare upper-atmospheric electrical discharge. Clips from his extensive video and photography catalog appear in movies and documentaries from National Geographic, Disney, BBC, Discovery and many more. Life as a devoted songwriter and musician, dove-tailed harmoniously with his pursuit of Mother Nature’s mysteries. His cinematic voodoo rock-n-roll and surfy western twang echo the lonely roads he travels. His book “Storm” brings together the very best of his work, featuring dramatic photography, unforgettable stories from the road and clear, engaging explanations of the science behind the storms.
A thrilling introduction into the world of storms featuring dramatic photography, unforgettable stories and clear, engaging explanations of the science behind the storms. Published by DK Books, hardcovers and Ebooks are currently available for presale in numerous countries around the globe at convenient outlets including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target and more.
When not chasing twisters and rattlers and what not, Hank performs in the mud, blood and beer of the live music club scene. 25 years of gigging and songwriting across America has paved the way for an eclectic discography heard worldwide on radio, TV and major motion pictures. Vintage tones leaning far to the dark side of roots, cinematic orchestration and surf guitar licks are the common threads weaved into many genres. Along with viola virtuoso Jo Bird and drummer / bassist Todd Sommer, the trio still performs on calm, dark nights. 90% of the music on the Pecos Hank YouTube channel was composed by Hank.
