Country musician Freddy Powers has died, aged 84.
The songwriter/producer passed away on Tuesday (21Jun16) following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Powers started performing with his family in Texas honky-tonk venues. He went on to work with guitarist Paul Buskirk, Willie Nelson’s friend and collaborator, while also writing songs with Nelson and playing bass in the country legend’s band.
He also wrote songs for Merle Haggard, Ray Charles, and Big & Rich.
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