Happy Birthday country legend Willie Nelson

Christopher Scarglato

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Jan 9, 2023

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Singer Willie Nelson appears at the Rainbow Room in Rockefeller Center on Jan. 16, 1978. During the ’70s, Nelson directed his music taste toward the genre of “outlaw country,” a subgenre that he helped develop.

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Willie Nelson greets President Jimmy Carter following a concert at the Merriweather Post Pavillion at Columbia, Md., on July 21, 1978.

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Willie Nelson enjoys a round of golf with Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson, right in Springfield, Illinois on Aug. 16, 1984. Nelson, wearing a t-shirt reading, “Let the Russians play with themselves,” was in Springfield to play at the Illinois State Fair.

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Willie Nelson performs during opening set at the FarmAid benefit concert September 22, 1985 at Champaign, Illinois. Nelson helped organize the first Farm Aid concert to help out farmers.

Willie Nelson performs during an opening set at the inaugural FarmAid benefit concert in Champaign, Illi. on Sept. 22, 1985. Nelson helped organize the concert to raise money for farmers.

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American country singer Willie Nelson takes a drag off a joint while relaxing at his home in Texas, 2000s. A large amount of marijuana is spread out on the table before him

Willie Nelson takes a drag off a joint while relaxing at his home in Texas in the 2000s. Nelson is known to be a huge pothead.

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Willie Nelson waves to the crowd after performing on in Grand Prairie, Texas on April 4, 2003. Nelson kept on performing -- even in his 70s.

Willie Nelson waves to the crowd after performing in Grand Prairie, Texas on April 4, 2003. Nelson kept on performing — even in his 70s.

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Willie Nelson embraces Rev. Jesse Jackson during funeral services for music legend Ray Charles in Los Angeles on June 18, 2004. Nelson previously worked with Charles on his 1985 compilation album “Half Nelson.”

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Willie Nelson poses with Woody Harrelson, far left, Jon Lovitz, far right, and Daryl Hannah at the 14th Annual Environmental Media Awards on Nov. 17, 2004. Nelson received the Missions in Music Award for his support of environmental causes.

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Willie Nelson stands alongside Dave Matthews, Neil Young and John Mellencamp at Farm Aid at the KeyBank Pavillion in Burgettstown, Penn. on Sept. 16, 2017.

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Willie Nelson rocks out live on stage at the Luck Reunion on March 17, 2022 in Luck, Texas.

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