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Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson

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Birth nameWillie Hugh Nelson
Also known asRed Headed Stranger
Born () April 29, (age&#;91)
Abbott, Texas, United States
GenresCountry, progressive country, country rock, outlaw country, alternative country, vocal pop
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer, actor, activist
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active–present
LabelsLiberty, RCA, Atlantic, Columbia, Island, Justice Records, Lost HighwayLegacy Recordings
Website
Allegiance&#;United States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years&#;of service&#;

Willie Hugh Nelson (; born April&#;29,&#;) is an Americancountry music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist.

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    • In , a song that he wrote was recorded by Faron Young, and became a number one song on Billboard's Hot Country Songsmusic chart. In , he had his first number one song, as a singer, on Billboard's Hot Country Songs music chart.[1][2]

    Early life

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    Willie Nelson was born in Abbott, Texas on April 29, , during the Great Depression to Myrle Marie (née Greenhaw) and Ira Doyle Nelson.

    He was born on April&#;29,&#;, but his birth was recorded by doctor F. D. Sims on April&#; He was named Willie by his cousin Mildred, who also chose Hugh as his middle name, in honor of her recently deceased younger brother. Nelson's ancestry includes English, Irish, and Cherokee.

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    His parents moved from Arkansas in , to look for work. Nelson's grandfather, William, worked as a blacksmith, while his father worked as a mechanic.[6] His mother left soon after he was born,[7] and his father remarried and also moved away, leaving Willie and his sister Bobbie to be raised by their grandparents.

    The Nelsons, who taught singing back in Arkansas, started their grandchildren in music.[9] Nelson's grandfather bought him a guitar when he was six, and taught him a few chords,[6] and with his sister Bobbie, he sang gospel songs in the local church.[10] He wrote his first song at age seven,[11] and when he was nine, played guitar for the local band Bohemian Polka.

    During the summer, the family picked cotton along with other citizens of Abbott. Nelson didn't like picking cotton, so he earned money by singing in dance halls, taverns, and honky tonks from age thirteen, and continuing through high school.

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    Nelson's musical influences were Hank Williams, Bob Wills, Lefty Frizzell, Ray Price, Ernest Tubb, Hank Snow, Django Reinhardt, Frank Sinatra, and Louis Armstrong.[16]

    Personal life

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    Nelson is the co-chair of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) advisory board.

    Discography

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    Singles

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    Writing of songs

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    Sources

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    1. ↑Wolff, Kurt; Duane, Orla (). Country Music: The Rough Guide. Rough Guides. ISBN
    2. ↑ Whitburn, Joel ().

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    3. ↑ Nelson, Willie (). On the Clean Road Again: Biodiesel and the Future of the Family Farm.

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    4. ↑Laufenberg, Norbert B. (). Entertainment Celebrities.

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    11. ↑Malone, Bill C. (). Country music, U.S.A. University of Texas Press.

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    12. ↑Patoski, Joe Nick (May ). "The Gospel According to Willie: The Resurrection of the Abbott Methodist Church". Retrieved January 9,
    13. ↑Hann, Michael (May 17, ).

      Willie nelson autobiography Archived from the original on June 28, The collection contains lyrics, screenplays, letters, concert programs, tour itineraries, posters, articles, clippings, personal effects, promotional items, souvenirs, and documents. The items include photographs, correspondence, song manuscripts, posters, certificate records, awards, signed books, screenplays, personal items and gifts and tributes from Nelson's fans. Ringo Starr.

      "Willie Nelson: 'If We Made Marijuana Legal, We'd Save a Whole Lotta Money and Lives'". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media Ltd. Retrieved January 9,