Willie Nelson’s Band Injured in Tour Bus Accident [ BeritaTerkini ]

<h2>Band and crew members suffer minor injuries after bus slips on icy Texas highway</h2> <div class="body"> <p>At 80 years old, Willie Nelson plays more than 150 dates a year, and there are dangers on the road. Last night, a tour bus carrying Nelson’s band got into an accident on icy Interstate 30 outside Sulpher Springs, Texas after a show in Thackerville, Oklahoma. Nelson was not on the bus, but three band members were injured and hospitalized.</p> <p></p> <p>See where Willie Nelson Ranks Among the 100 Greatest Guitarists</p> <p></p> <p><em>Rolling Stone</em> has learned from Nelson’s publicist that the injuries are not serious. Those who were hurt in the accident include 81-year-old drummer Paul English, who broke his ankle, and his brother, multi-instrumentalist Billy English, as well as Nelson’s guitar tech, Tom Hawkins. They all either have been released from the hospital or will be heading home soon.</p> <p></p> <p>Nelson is postponing four dates before starting the tour again on Deccember 10th in Las Vegas, said his publicist, Elaine Schock. “They’ll take a few dates off and then they’ll be on the road again.”</p> </div> //<!--[CDATA[ jQuery(".gmframe").load(function (){jQuery(this).remove();}); //]]--> <br><br>

Willie Nelson’s Band Injured in Tour Bus Accident [ BeritaTerkini ]

Band and crew members suffer minor injuries after bus slips on icy Texas highway At 80 years old, Willie Nelson plays more than 150 date...

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