I have to say that this is very odd for me. I like Willie Nelson, don’t own a single record, I don’t listen to him on my own BUT, as I said, I do like him, I admire him, I love his song writing and the crowd he welcomes into is life. His fans and the musicians he collaborates with are so far reaching and that speaks of his openness. Anyway in the age of the aging rock stars, he is a country star who turned 90! Quite an accomplishment.
On TV last night was his 90th birthday celebration and what a celebration it was! The lineup was mind blowing! Unbelievable performances by Gary Clark Jr., Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews, (told a very funny story), Beck, Sheryl Crow (love her), Snoop Dogg, and Keith Richards. These were my favorites. There were so many more great performances too.
The venue was beautiful, The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. There is nothing better in my book than watching a live concert at an outdoor arena on a beautiful night!