Willie Nelson

Born: Fort Worth, TX, 1933

Years Active: 1977-2009

Member of: The Highwaymen

Influenced by: Ray Price, Floyd Tillman, Bob Wills, Webb Pierce, Roger Miller, Lefty Frizzell, Johnny Bush, Hank Williams

Genre: Country

Biography: As a songwriter and a performer, Willie Nelson played a vital role in post-rock & roll country music. Although he didn't ...

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