Who was Bobbie Nelson? Tributes pour in as Willie Nelson's sister and bandmate dies aged 91

Willie Nelson’s sister Bobbie Nelson recently passed away on March 10 at the age of 91. The pianist died peacefully and was surrounded by her family, and the cause of death was not revealed. The Willie Nelson and Family band also issued a statement that read:“Her elegance, grace, beauty and talent made this world a better place. She was the first member of Willie’s band, as his pianist and singer. Our hearts are broken and she will be deeply missed. But we are so lucky to have had her in our lives. Please keep her family in your thoughts and give them the privacy they need at this time.”AmandaShires@amandashiresBobbie Nelson was one of the first women musicians that I ever saw on stage. She was the first example I had of a woman playing music while also having a family. I’m honored to have known her. My deepest sympathies to the Nelson family. 📸 @jblackdub @ArlynStudios9:54 AM · Mar 11, 202285163Bobbie Nelson was one of the first women musicians that I ever saw on stage. She was the first example I had of a woman playing music while also having a family. I’m honored to have known her. My deepest sympathies to the Nelson family. 📸 @jblackdub @ArlynStudios https://t.co/yrRZK0ACHiEverything known about Bobbie NelsonBorn on January 1, 1931, Bobbie Lee Nelson’s grandmother taught her to play keyboards when she was five. Her grandfather bought her a piano after she made a few appearances at gospel conventions in Hillsboro, Texas.Bobbie began singing with her brother in school acts and at church. She then tied the knot with Bud Fletcher at the age of 16 and the latter formed his band, The Texans. Even though Nelson and her brother joined the band, it was disassembled in 1955 after her divorce from Fletcher.Bobbie Nelson's cause of death remains unknown as of now (Image via Gary Miller/Getty Images)She then shifted to Fort Worth, Texas, and worked for the Hammond Organ Company. After her third marriage failed, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1965, and played in restaurants and other places.Bobbie’s brother then called her from New York in 1973, where he was recording with Atlantic Records. She then joined Willie on the piano for the recordings, which included the albums The Troublemaker, Shotgun Willie, and Phases and Stages.She joined Willie Nelson’s newly formed band, The Family, and began touring with him. She released her solo debut album, Audiobiography, in 2008 and was inducted into the Texas County Music Hall of Fame in 2017.Netizens pay tribute on TwitterBobbie Nelson had gained recognition as a member of The Family band in all these years. Many popular celebrities paid tribute on Twitter when they heard about her death:Eric Alper 🎧@ThatEricAlperBobbie Nelson, the older sister of Willie Nelson and the pianist in his band for nearly five decades, has died at 91. She was inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, and Willie always refers to her as &quot;little sister&quot; even though she is the older of the two.9:56 AM · Mar 11, 202227757Bobbie Nelson, the older sister of Willie Nelson and the pianist in his band for nearly five decades, has died at 91. She was inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, and Willie always refers to her as &quot;little sister&quot; even though she is the older of the two. https://t.co/6VTyDM3iCeMargo Price@MissMargoPriceNobody played piano like Bobbie Nelson and nobody ever will. She was the epitome of class, grace and style and I’m sure gonna miss seeing her on stage next to @WillieNelson… my heart goes out to Willie and the family band 🕊11:09 AM · Mar 11, 202241637Nobody played piano like Bobbie Nelson and nobody ever will. She was the epitome of class, grace and style and I’m sure gonna miss seeing her on stage next to @WillieNelson… my heart goes out to Willie and the family band 🕊 https://t.co/A6cpK1YivbRon_H🇺🇸🦅@Rabid_AUAUSTIN, Texas (March 10, 2022--- From The Nelson Family: Bobbie Nelson passed away this morning, peacefully and surrounded by family. Bobbie was 91. Her elegance, grace, beauty and talent made this world a better place. She was the first member of Willie’s band.10:28 AM · Mar 11, 2022205AUSTIN, Texas (March 10, 2022--- From The Nelson Family: Bobbie Nelson passed away this morning, peacefully and surrounded by family. Bobbie was 91. Her elegance, grace, beauty and talent made this world a better place. She was the first member of Willie’s band. https://t.co/gt1pQ9BkKSWillie's Roadhouse@SXMWillieRIP &quot;Sister Bobbie&quot; Nelson, who has passed away at the age of 91 blog.siriusxm.com/bobbie-nelson/8:51 AM · Mar 11, 202226850RIP &quot;Sister Bobbie&quot; Nelson, who has passed away at the age of 91 blog.siriusxm.com/bobbie-nelson/ https://t.co/NSgcP9DY08Stephen Thomas Erlewine@sterlewineThe great Bobbie Nelson, the pianist who anchored her brother Willie Nelson’s band the Family for nearly 50 years, has died at the age of 91. Hard to imagine Willie’s music without her. themusicuniverse.com/willie-nelsons…8:50 AM · Mar 11, 202220459The great Bobbie Nelson, the pianist who anchored her brother Willie Nelson’s band the Family for nearly 50 years, has died at the age of 91. Hard to imagine Willie’s music without her. themusicuniverse.com/willie-nelsons…Andy Langer@AndylangerTerrible, terrible news. Bobbie Nelson is gone. May her memory be a blessing. (Official release from The Family below):8:21 AM · Mar 11, 202227082Terrible, terrible news. Bobbie Nelson is gone. May her memory be a blessing. (Official release from The Family below): https://t.co/CfLbtQYlUNJESSE DAYTON@jessedaytonRIP Sister Bobbie Nelson “Sister’s comin home”. Texas treasure. Beautiful soul. Sweetest person ever. Sending love &amp; strength to the Nelson family. 11:31 AM · Mar 11, 2022324RIP Sister Bobbie Nelson “Sister’s comin home”. Texas treasure. Beautiful soul. Sweetest person ever. Sending love &amp; strength to the Nelson family. 💔 https://t.co/lOudJoU2zLLow Cut Connie@LowCutConnieRIP to a wonderful piano-player and buoyant country spirit.. Bobbie Nelson.10:43 AM · Mar 11, 2022605RIP to a wonderful piano-player and buoyant country spirit.. Bobbie Nelson. https://t.co/6Jupjt12fFNo survivors of Nelson have so far been found, and detailed information about her personal life is yet to be revealed.

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