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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBobbie Nelson (Willie's Sister and Piano player for his band) died.
https://variety.com/2022/music/obituaries-people-news/bobbie-nelson-dead-willie-nelson-sister-pianist-band-member-1235201698/She had a huge influence on him - they first played together when she was 6 and he was 4. She also was huge in the Austin area.
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Bobbie Nelson (Willie's Sister and Piano player for his band) died. (Original Post)
Lithos
Mar 2022
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Walleye
(31,017 posts)2. Wow, all the bad news today,And it took that song to make me cry
malaise
(268,976 posts)4. Lovely
Bobbie sure could play - thanks for the memories
GoCubsGo
(32,080 posts)5. Damn.
I'm glad I got to hear her play live. Twice.
Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)6. RIP
I saw Willie several times, and I loved her playing.
RIP, Bobbie.
niyad
(113,284 posts)7. Requiescat in pace, good soul.
momta
(4,079 posts)8. I got to see her play once with Willie.
RIP, Bobbie.
Bongo Prophet
(2,650 posts)9. .
BlueIdaho
(13,582 posts)10. Heartbreaking News
She was a tremendous talent and a big part of Willies life. May the family find peace and comfort.
crickets
(25,969 posts)11. What a beautiful song. nt
AndyS
(14,559 posts)12. Oh that I could bring joy and happiness as she did . . .
wryter2000
(46,039 posts)14. Her playing
Was often my favorite part of a Willie Nelson song. RIP