Willie Nelson

Behind The Music: Season 1: Episode 18

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Willie Nelson

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VH1 | Air Date: March 1, 1998
Starring: Jim Forbes
Summary: This story of Willie Nelson, the country singer/songwriter known for his battles with drugs and long-standing fight against the IRS as well as his musical output, is one of longevity. When he had his first big hit, 'Redheaded Stranger', in 1975, he had already been in the music business for 32 years. Earlier he had worked as a janitor and aThis story of Willie Nelson, the country singer/songwriter known for his battles with drugs and long-standing fight against the IRS as well as his musical output, is one of longevity. When he had his first big hit, 'Redheaded Stranger', in 1975, he had already been in the music business for 32 years. Earlier he had worked as a janitor and a vacuum salesman. Then in 1978 he began his IRS battle, which culminated in him being charged with owing $10 million. He discusses all of those issues, and we hear from his friends and colleagues in the country music field. Expand
Genre(s): Health & Lifestyle, Documentary, Arts

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