Willie Nelson's longtime drummer Paul English dead at 87

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For any copyright, please send me a message. PAUL English, Willie Nelson's longtime drummer and friend, has died at the age of 87 just hours after performing with the band. He was immortalized in one of Willie's songs "Me & Paul" about their long-time friendship and adventures. Willie's publicist, Elaine Shcock, confirmed the news today to Rolling Stone. Willie's daughter, Amy Nelson, told Austin360 exclusively that Paul died in the hospital near his home in Dallas after a bout with pneumonia. He was reportedly surrounded by family at the time of his death. Paul's last performance was last night, where he played alongside his best friend in Savannah, Georgia. They were also set to perform tonight in Melbourne, Florida but no word yet on whether the concert has been cancelled or not. Willie Nelson and his band are currently on tour for the rest of 2020 and 2021. Back in 2010, Paul suffered a minor stroke and he later broke his hip after a bus crash in 2013 but that didn't stop him from doing what he loved. The Texas native often credited joining Willie's band for saving his life. He told Rolling Stone during a 2014 interview: “If I hadn’t gone with Willie, I would be in the penitentiary or dead. I was running girls and playing music at the same time.” He also talked during the interview how he was a former gang leader and pimp. Do you have a story for The US Sun team? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552.

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