Saw Merle and Bonnie in Mpls. Minn. in 1968 at The Flame. Had a beer with then and watched as he began to write “Once I lived a life of wine and roses” Enormous talent!
Saw him at Billy Bobs about six months before he passed, and it was awesome. The show was a festival, and I got to shake the hand of one of the Steel Drivers after his side stage performance. This was right before he got HUGE. Oddly enough, I was more excited to see Corb Lund at the time than to meet Chris Stapleton.
es triste que se vayan los mejores. Merle haggard ha sido y será el compositor, instrumentista y cantante de country más importante que ha existido, rezumaba música por todos los poros de su cuerpo, cada concierto era un estado de gracia. Para mi y para muchos enamorados de su música y su trayectoria vital es como ser humano La excelencia. Descansa en Paz Merle seguirás con nosotros por los siglos de los siglos.
Merle Haggard is such great singer and song writer. Love all his music, such great talent. His contribution to the music world will always be missed. RIP Merle Haggard. God bless the family.
@@ArctvArc he wasn't actually there but I still got drunk listening to him on my cassette player in my 65 Chevelle SS back in the day lol best years of my life... peace
@Carpenter this made Mr laugh. I thought you had got drink with Merle in person. Then read your comment about the cassette. Lmao. Thanks for the much needed laugh
