The Outlaw Poet: Willie Nelson's Life and Music Career in 60s #shorts #shortvideo #willienelson

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Willie Hugh Nelson, born April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas, is an American music legend whose career spans over seven decades, blending country, folk, and outlaw spirit into a singular legacy. Raised by his grandparents, Nelson began writing songs at age seven and played in local bands before serving briefly in the U.S. Air Force in 1950. After working as a DJ and songwriter in the 1950s—penning hits like “Crazy” for Patsy Cline—he rose to fame in the 1970s as a pioneer of the outlaw country movement, rejecting Nashville’s polished sound with albums like Red Headed Stranger (1975). Known for his distinctive voice, guitar style, and signature braids, Nelson achieved superstardom with Stardust (1978) and classics like “On the Road Again,” while collaborating with icons like Waylon Jennings in The Highwaymen. Beyond music, he’s an actor, author, and advocate for cannabis legalization and Farm Aid, which he co-founded in 1985 to support American farmers. Despite financial struggles, including a 1990 IRS battle over $16 million in back taxes, Nelson’s resilience shone through, earning him 10 Grammys and a 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.

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