Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country singer-songwriter, author, poet, actor and activist. He reached his greatest fame during the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, and remains iconic, especially in American popular culture.

Now in his 70s, Willie Nelson continues to tour and has performed in concerts and fundraisers with other major musicians, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Dave Matthews. He also continues to record albums prolifically in new genres that embrace reggae, blues, jazz, folk, and popular music.

Life and career

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Willie Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American guitarist and country singer, originally from Abbott, Texas.

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  • My heroes have always been cowboys.
    • Title of song from Wanted: The Outlaws!
  • "Rather than trying to put an end to Eminem or some other rapper, politicians should think about why they're rapping. It's easier to try to censor some kid who's swearing about poverty than it is to stop the poverty."
    • Playboy interview, November 2002.

Attributed

  • "I smoke pot every day, and I love it!"
    • -stock answer when asked if he's ever smoked cannabis
  • I'm not going to get married again, I think I'll just find a woman that hates me, then buy her a house.

External links

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