I was saddened by the news I got via several news sources today as I learned that Bobbie Nelson, Sister and Pianist for Willie Nelson, has passed. Sources say she died earlier today (3/10/22) surrounded by family and friends. She was 91.
Bobbie Nelson was a main stay in the Willie Nelson Family band. She has been touring with her brother for over 50 years. Bobbie was five and Willie was only two years old when their parents separated. Myrle, the kids mother soon remarried and moved to Oregon. This left Willie and Bobbie in Abbott, Texas to be raised by grandparents, whom they called Mama and Daddy Nelson. At a young age Bobbie was learning to play piano, Daddy Nelson told her,”if you can learn to play and be good enough at it, you can make your living by performing music for people.” What a life she has lived.
Pancho.