Billy Joe Shaver
American country singer (1939–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Billy Joe Shaver (August 16, 1939 – October 28, 2020) was an American singer, songwriter and actor.
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Billy Joe Shaver | |
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Background information | |
Born | (1939-08-16)August 16, 1939 Corsicana, Texas, U.S.[1] |
Died | October 28, 2020(2020-10-28) (aged 81) Waco, Texas, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actor |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1970–2020 |
Labels | Columbia, Monument |
Website | billyjoeshaver |
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Billy Joe was a prominent figure in the outlaw country genre.[4] He was considered one of the greatest american songwriter of his generation. He has received praise from Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferon and many others.[5]
Artists like Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash have recorded his songs.[6]