"Honky Tonk Hero", Billy Joe Shaver's own story is available now

"now I just thought I'd mention, my grandma's old age pension is the reason why I'm standing here today"

 

pictures originally published in Journal of Country Music (thank you Maggie and Pearl)

 
 

 

Here are some links to interesting and insightful articles on God's own singer of songs

 

Pure Music Interview    Austin Chronicle    Panhandle Pearl    Thirsty Ear