Songwriting legend Billy Joe Shaver dead at 81

[Tanuki]

https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/10/28/billy-joe-shaver-country-outlaw-legend-dies-81/6055227002/

"Billy Joe Shaver, a masterful songwriter and near-mythic character in outlaw country, died Wednesday at age 81. 

Shaver, a Texas country songwriter, died after complications from a stroke in Waco, Texas, according to a Rolling Stone report. Conqueroo, a PR firm that represented Shaver, confirmed in a statement that Shaver "died following an illness." 

Shaver lived a life of outlaw country legend, penning songs for Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Elvis Presley.

He co-wrote essential songs to the movement, including 10 tracks heard on Waylon Jennings' 1973 "Honkey Tonk Heroes" record — a vital addition to the outlaw country canon. 

His songwriting legacy extends to 1971 Kristofferson number "Good Christian Solider," Bobby Bare's "Ride Me Down Easy," the Allman Brothers' "Sweet Mama" and Tom T. Hall's "Willy the Wandering Gypsy and Me." 
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"Billy Joe Shaver might’ve been the only true outlaw who ever made his living writing about the inner workings of his heart," Jason Isbell shared online after Shaver's death. "The realest of them all." ...(more)

[dhill926]

1. oh man....a great among greats....

Honky Tonk Heroes is one of the best albums ever recorded in any genre. Shall listen and pay respects with a glass or two...

[luvs2sing]

2. Billy Joe and Jerry Jeff in the same week.

I am crushed.