Bobbie Nelson Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Bobbie Lee Nelson (born January 1, 1931) is an American pianist and singer, sister of Willie Nelson and a member of his band The Family. Her grandmother taught her to play the piano at age five with a pump organ, and after successful appearances at gospel conventions held in Hillsboro, Texas, her grandfather bought her a piano.She started singing in school acts and in church with her brother. At age sixteen she married Bud Fletcher, who formed his own band, The Texans. She joined on the piano, while her brother joined on vocals and guitar. The band was disassembled in 1955 after she divorced Bud Fletcher. In 1961, after suffering a breakdown caused by the death of Bud Fletcher, and the custody of her children was given to Fletcher's parents, she moved to Fort Worth, Texas where she worked for the Hammond Organ Company. After recovering her children, she moved to Austin, Texas.In 1965 she moved to Nashville, Tennessee after her third marriage failed. She played in restaurants and different venues until she was called by her brother from New York in 1973 for a session. She joined Willie Nelson on the piano during his sessions with Atlantic Records, that produced The Troublemaker, Shotgun Willie, Phases and Stages and Red Headed Stranger. The same year she joined The Family full time and began touring with her brother.
Full Name
Bobbie Nelson
Net Worth
$1.1 Million
Date Of Birth
1931-01-01
Profession
Actor, Pianist
Nationality
American
Parents
Myrle Marie Nelson, Ira Doyle Nelson
Siblings
Willie Nelson
Nicknames
Bobbie Nelson, Nelson, Bobbie
IMDB
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Songwriter
1984
Pianist, Gilda's Band
Costume Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Fix
2015
costumer
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Red Headed Stranger
1986
musician
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Lovey: King of the Roadies
2017
Documentary post-production
Herself
The King of Luck
2011
Documentary
Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2007
TV Series
Herself
Willie Nelson, Live in Amsterdam
2001
Video
Herself
Willie Nelson: Down Home
1997
TV Movie
Herself
Austin City Limits
1991
TV Series documentary
Herself
Known for movies
The King of Luck (2011) as Himself
Willie Nelson: Down Home (1997) as Herself
Willie Nelson, Live in Amsterdam (2001) as Herself
