Paul English

Musician · 1932–2020 · Fort Worth, Texas

Paul English (1932–2020) drummed for Willie Nelson from a Fort Worth radio show in 1955 until the end of his life, becoming the regular drummer in 1966 and, famously, the band’s protector and paymaster on the road. Nelson wrote “Me and Paul” about their travels together. Born in Vernon, Texas; died at eighty-seven.

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