He was 32 when that picture was taken. He is 93 now. When I was born, he was already well into his third marriage. Ancient people freak me out.

Grand Ole Opry publicity depicting Willie Nelson
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[–] 39 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Never imagined him being in a suit outside of a funeral, but I guess it was expected at the time. Funny how we've gone full circle back into a similar control-freak dominated period, only instead of growing the US is in serious decline.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    The Nashville establishment didn't know what to do with him and tried to make him a Countrypolitan crooner. They did the same with Waylon Jennings.

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