When Willie Nelson finally acknowledged his 90th birthday on stage last night (April 29) near the end of a massive tribute concert at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, it was with his trademark understatement and wit. “Thanks for whatever we’re celebrating,” he quipped as if the occasion was just another normal day in his remarkable life. The sold-out crowd then took the opportunity to officially sing “Happy Birthday” to the legend and help cap the first of two superstar-studded events dubbed Long Story Short honoring his utterly unique life in music.
Nelson may have been playing it cool, but at 90, his tireless work ethic and profound impact on other
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