Willie Nelson (69 page)
“Nelson Sings for Church Dedication.” Associated Press.
Waco Tribune-Herald,
April 23, 1985.
“Nelson Steamed by Concert Ban.” Associated Press, August 21, 1988.
“Offspring Tells All About ‘Red Headed Stranger.’”
Valley Morning Star,
November 8, 1987.
Patoski, Joe Nick. “This Is Jeans Country.”
Texas Monthly,
September 1993.
———. “With Strings Attached.”
Texas Monthly,
February 1988.
“Peltier Position Follows Nelson.” Associated Press.
Valley Morning Star,
October 22, 1988.
“Police Ire Threatens Singer’s Show.” Associated Press.
Dallas Morning News,
October 28, 1988.
“Police Void Ban; Willie Apologizes.” Associated Press.
Waco Tribune-Herald,
November 7, 1988.
Rhodes, Joe. “The Happy Days of Willie Nelson.”
Dallas Times Herald,
December 23, 1984.
Schmook, Deborah. “Baylor Axes Nelson Concert Because of ‘Health’ Concern.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
August 17, 1988.
———. “Baylor Trustees Agree with Canceling Willie.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
September 3, 1988.
———. “Nelson to Perform at HOT Coliseum.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
August 18, 1988.
“Sinatra Cancels After One Show with Willie Nelson.” United Press International, June 24, 1984.
“Singer Nelson Tells Senate Panel That Farmers ‘Dropping Like Flies.’” Associated Press.
Valley Morning Star,
June 19, 1987.
“Singer Threatens to Sue U.S. Forest Service.” Associated Press.
Valley Morning Star,
June 28, 1996.
Slater, Wayne. “40,000 Bake to Beat.”
Dallas Morning News,
July 5, 1986.
Small, Michael. “Chatter.”
Time,
November 19, 1984.
Smith, Russell. “Farm Aid II Promises Bumper Crop of Stars.”
Dallas Morning News,
June 24, 1986.
———. “A Long, Hot Day of Diversity.”
Dallas Morning News,
July 5, 1986.
———. “Willie’s Picnic.”
Dallas Morning News,
June 30, 1985.
———. “Willie’s Picnic.”
Dallas Morning News,
June 28, 1987.
Szilagyi, Pete. “Willie Fires Up the Fourth with a Picnic in the Park.”
Austin American-Statesman,
July 1, 1990.
Taylor, Paul. “Development Boom Shakes Austin.”
Washington Post,
November 25, 1984.
Trott, William C. “New Roost for Nite Owl.” United Press International, December 29, 1984.
Vliet, Ann. “Bein’ Willie’s Daughter Was Sure No Picnic.”
Dallas Morning News,
October 25, 1987.
“Willie ‘Disappointed’ Police Refuse Security.” Associated Press.
Waco Tribune-Herald,
October 21, 1988.
“Willie Nelson Finds New Site for Bank Depositors Benefit.” Associated Press, August 19, 1988.
Young, John. “Willie Doesn’t Expect Us All to Hum His Tune.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
September 29, 1988.
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DDITIONAL
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McFadden, Owen. “Outlaw: The Willie Nelson Story.” Broadcast on BBC2, London, November 14, 21, and 28, and December 5, 2006.
Texas Collection. Baylor University, Waco, TX.
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Farmaid.org
The Valley
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NTERVIEWS
David E. Anderson, Ray Benson, Freddy Fletcher, Fred Foster, Kinky Friedman, Johnny Gimble, Joe Gracey, Ronald Greer, Jimmy Herrington, Kenny Koepke, Poodie Locke, Gates Moore, Annie Nelson, Bobbie Nelson, Connie Nelson, Lana Nelson, Frank Oakley, Buddy Prewitt Jr., Mickey Raphael, Neil Reshen, Kimmie Rhodes, Mark Rothbaum, Darrell K Royal, Aaron Schechter, Bud Shrake, Evelyn Shriver, Mel Tillis, Mike Tolleson
B
OOKS
George-Warren, Holly.
Public Cowboy No. 1: The Life and Times of Gene Autry
. New York: Oxford University Press, 2007.
Johnson, Dr. Thomas S.
Willie Nelson: A Discographic Listing
. Danbury, CT: Mark Rothbaum and Associates, 1985.
Nelson, Willie.
Willie Nelson: The Facts of Life and Other Dirty Jokes
. New York: Random House, 2002.
Nelson, Willie, with Turk Pipkin.
The Tao of Willie: A Guide to Happiness in Your Heart
. New York: Gotham, 2006.
Oakley, Frank.
The Nashville “Sidekick” Had the World by the Tail...“Then I Woke Up”: The Frank Oakley Story
. Nashville, TN: Willie Nelson General Store and Museum, 2007.
Opdyke, Steven.
Willie Nelson Sings America
. Austin: Eakin Press, 1998.
Thompson, Graeme.
Willie Nelson: The Outlaw
. London: Virgin Books, 2006.
Wildman, Sherman.
The Willie Nelson “Cooked Goose” Cookbook and IRS Financial Advisor
. Atlanta: Longstreet Press, 1992.
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RTICLES
“AG Sues Country Willie for Taxes.”
Austin American-Statesman,
April 24, 1974.
Chase, Marilyn Johnson. “Fans Responding to ‘Willie Aid.’”
Dallas Morning News,
December 3, 1990.
———. “Willie Nelson Still Upbeat Despite Financial Problems.”
Dallas Morning News,
February 1, 1991.
Corcoran, Michael. “Willie Nelson’s Heart of Gold.”
Dallas Morning News,
March 8, 1992.
“Country Singer Nelson Submits to State Audit.” Associated Press, June 15, 1974.
Draper, Robert, and Katy Bee. “What, Me Worry?”
USA Weekend,
July 21, 1991.
“Drug Charges Against Singer Willie Nelson to Be Dropped.” Associated Press, April 4, 1995.
Everbach, Tracy. “Willie Nelson, Manager Sue Firm.”
Dallas Morning News,
August 16, 1990.
Henderson, Jim. “The Outlaw and the IRS.”
Dallas Times Herald,
February 24, 1991.
Hightower, Susan. “Auctioneer’s Gavel Fails to Fall.” Associated Press, January 26, 1991.
Hoppe, Christy. “Looking for Auction: IRS Sale Disappoints Willie Nelson’s Fans, Friends.”
Dallas Morning News,
January 24, 1991.
“IRS Allows Release of Acoustic Nelson Music.” Associated Press.
Valley Morning Star,
June 3, 1991.
“IRS to Buy Back Singer’s Golf Course.”
Dallas Times Herald,
April 24, 1991.
“IRS Seizes Property of Willie Nelson’s.” Associated Press, November 11, 1990.
“IRS Seizes Willie Nelson Holdings in $6.5 Million Tax Claim.” Associated Press, November 11, 1990.
Irving, Rebecca. “Willie Nelson’s Son Hero in Real Gunplay.”
Austin Citizen,
March 19, 1979.
“It’s Farmer Aid for Willie.”
Dallas Times Herald,
February 1, 1991.
Johnson, Marilyn. “Willie Nelson Feels Free After Paying Off IRS Debt.”
Dallas Morning News,
August 10, 1994.
Mason, Todd. “Mamma, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Work for the Tax Boys.”
Wall Street Journal,
January 29, 1991.
Minutaglio, Bill. “Red Headed Debtor.”
Dallas Morning News,
May 12, 1991.
Nelson, Alan. “Lien on Me: Willie’s Latest IRS Ballad.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
September 26, 1990.
“Nelson in No Hurry to Pay Taxes.” Associated Press, March 15, 1990.
“Nelson No Longer an IRS Outlaw.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
February 3, 1993.
“Nelson Offers Fans Free Antiwar Song.” United Press International.
Valley Morning Star,
January 3, 1991.
“Nelson Offspring Suicide Noted.” Associated Press.
Valley Morning Star,
December 27, 1991.
“Nelson’s Clothes Come from Hemp.” Associated Press.
Valley Morning Star,
March 16, 1992.
“Nelson’s Club Brings $230,000 at Auction.” Associated Press.
Dallas Times Herald,
May 24, 1991.
“Saving the Farm.” Associated Press.
Dallas Times Herald,
September 18, 1994.
Selby, Gardner. “Two Hundred Fans Bid on Treasures at IRS Auction.”
Dallas Times Herald,
January 24, 1991.
“Stars Pack Willie’s Birthday Bash.” Associated Press.
Valley Morning Star,
May 2, 1991.
Stevens, Tara. “Willie Nelson and the Tax Man.”
Washington Post,
February 9, 1985.
Szilagyi, Pete. “From Country to Country Club: Hassle with IRS Hits Sour Note.”
Austin American-Statesman,
February 23, 1986.
———. “Nelson Rolls Along Despite Toll of IRS Debt.”
Austin American-Statesman,
January 13, 1991.
Tate, Bret. “Nelson Arrested in Hewitt.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
May 11, 1994.
“Uncle Sam Puts Tax Lien on Willie Nelson’s Property.” Associated Press, September 26, 1990.
“Willie Gets Off the Road.” Associated Press.
Valley Morning Star,
September 17, 1991.
“Willie Nelson Arrested on Drug Charge.” Associated Press, May 11, 1994.
“Willie Nelson Belongings Set for IRS Auction.” Associated Press, January 12, 1991.
“Willie’s ‘Memories’ Interests Few.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
September 2, 1991.
“Willie’s Son Faces Drug Charge.” United Press International, November 29, 1979.
Witherspoon, Tommy. “Country Star’s Court Date Off Again.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
January 13, 1995.
———. “County Wants Willie Off the Road Again.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
September 16, 1994.
———. “Judge Throws Out Willie’s Pot: Ruling Suppresses Evidence Seized from Car by Hewitt Police.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
March 22, 1995.
———. “Nelson to Challenge Search.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
February 1, 1995.
———. “Nelson Court Date Reset, Again.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
December 9, 1994.
———. “Wild Willie in Harmony with the Law: Singer-Songwriter to Perform This Summer at Sheriffs’ Conference.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
May 14, 1995.
———. “Willie Skips Grammys for Drug Hearing.”
Waco Herald-Tribune,
March 2, 1995.
———. “Willie Urges Legalizing, Taxing of Pot.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
March 23, 1995.
Young, John. “Abbott’s Prodigal Son.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
August 14, 1994.
Zelfden, Alan Van. “Willie Says Firm Steered Him Wrong.”
Dallas Times Herald,
August 16, 1990.
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DDITIONAL
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Hamblin, Tim. Austin History Center. Austin Public Library, Austin, TX.
Lost Highway Records. Press releases. Nashville, TN, 2004–2007.
McFadden, Owen. “Outlaw: The Willie Nelson Story.” Broadcast on BBC2, London, November 14, 21, and 28, and December 5, 2006.
McLennan County Library, Waco, TX.
People column.
Dallas Morning News,
June 29, 1983.
Texas Collection. Baylor University, Waco, TX.
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Farmaid.org
The New World
I
NTERVIEWS
David E. Anderson, Bobby Arnold, Ray Benson, Carl Cornelius, Floyd Domino, Oliver English, Fred Foster, Kinky Friedman, Gatewood Galbraith, Tunin’ Tom Hawkins, Kenny Koepke, Kris Kristofferson, Bobby Lemons, Poodie Locke, Gates Moore, Bobbie Nelson, Tim O’Connor, Buddy Prewitt Jr., Mickey Raphael, Kimmie Rhodes, Darrell K Royal, Billy Joe Shaver, Herkie Williams
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ISTORIES
Cherry, Don. Oral history. Edwin (Bud) Shrake Papers. San Marcos, TX: Southwestern Writers Collection.
B
OOKS
George-Warren, Holly.
Public Cowboy No. 1: The Life and Times of Gene Autry
. New York: Oxford University Press, 2007.
Johnson, Dr. Thomas S.
Willie Nelson: A Discographic Listing
. Danbury, CT: Mark Rothbaum and Associates, 1985.
Nelson, Willie.
Willie Nelson: The Facts of Life and Other Dirty Jokes
. New York: Random House, 2002.
Nelson, Willie, with Turk Pipkin.
The Tao of Willie: A Guide to Happiness in Your Heart
. New York: Gotham, 2006.
Opdyke, Steven.
Willie Nelson Sings America
. Austin: Eakin Press, 1998.
Thompson, Graeme.
Willie Nelson: The Outlaw
. London: Virgin Books, 2006.
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RTICLES
Beal, Jim Jr. “Take It as It Comes.”
San Antonio Express-News,
August 6, 1998.
Branom, Mike. “Willie Nelson Seeks to End Pork Checkoffs.” Associated Press.
Houston Chronicle,
May 14, 2000.
Brumley, Al. “Performance Honors Are up to Expectations.”
Dallas Morning News,
December 30, 1998.
Christensen, Thor. “Willie’s Unusual Guitar Style Dominates Show.”
Dallas Morning News,
November 14, 2004.
“Farm Aid Show Moves from Dallas.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
September 18, 1997.
Fikac, Peggy. “Nelson’s Spot Wins Antilitter Contest.” Associated Press.
Valley Morning Star,
November 3, 1998.
Hancock, Lee. “A Poor Man’s O.J.”
Dallas Morning News,
February 1995.
Hoover, Carl. “Video Saves Nelson’s Latest CD.”
Waco Tribune-Herald,
June 23, 2000.
“Nelson Films Music Video in Austin.” Associated Press.
Waco Tribune-Herald,
December 29, 2001.
“Nelson, Hootie and the Blowfish to Headline Farm Aid Concert.” Associated Press.
Waco Tribune-Herald,
July 18, 1996.
“Nelson Wants to Keep Farms Strong.” Associated Press.
Houston Chronicle,
September 30, 2001.
Patoski, Joe Nick. “Entertainer of the Century.”
Texas Monthly,
December 1999.
———. “Gonna Catch Tomorrow Now.”
No Depression,
September–October 2004.
Perry, Claudia. “Justice Becomes Him: Singer Says Recording ‘Moonlight’ on Local Label a Good Move.”
Houston Post,
May 1, 1994.
Roura, Phil. “Red Headed Stranger Has a New Blues Album.”
New York Daily News,
April 14, 2000.