![]() There is Willie Nelson the songwriter of rare and poignant gifts, and more Willie Nelsons yet to be named.Īs a Texas music historian, I find that Nelson’s legacy also challenges appraisal because the concept assumes closure, a pastness, while the man at 90 still seems to be active everywhere. ![]() There is activist Willie Nelson, Farm Aid’s co-founder and biofuel pioneer. There is outlaw Willie Nelson, revolutionizing the country music industry. ![]() There is iconic Willie Nelson, near embodiment of Texas myth. There is historical Willie Nelson, child of the Depression. ![]() The country music legend is on tour, with dates scheduled into October 2023.Īssessing Nelson’s legacy is challenging because there are so many Willies to assess. ( The Conversation) – Willie Nelson’s unofficial theme song, “ On the Road Again,” remains accurate as he turns 90 on April 29, 2023. ![]()
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