Memories of Billy Joe Shaver
Memories of Billy Joe Shaver, written by Ken Boutwell, October 29, 2020 Imagine you’ve been writing songs for almost 20 years and you’re at the end of your rope, ready … Continue reading Memories of Billy Joe Shaver
Life stories of ex-pro boxer and songwriter.
Memories of Billy Joe Shaver, written by Ken Boutwell, October 29, 2020 Imagine you’ve been writing songs for almost 20 years and you’re at the end of your rope, ready … Continue reading Memories of Billy Joe Shaver
In the early 80s, I tried my hand at prize fighting, floating up and down the coast from Florida to Texas, picking up fights when and where I could. My … Continue reading Ain’t Livin’ Long Like This
Outlaws Need Love Too He was an outlaw passin’ through That’s what outlaws do They’re never in one place very long What you see is what they own But they’d … Continue reading Outlaws Need Love Too
My story was published in the Nashville Music Guide, Dec 2010/Jan 2011 issue. It tells the story about how Lucky Kelson and I hooked up again, not just with our … Continue reading The Music of Illness
From 1971 – 1985, I boxed amateur and professional. With only 12 amateur fights and 10 professional fights, I was ranked #10 middleweight in Texas before leaving the sport. Four … Continue reading The Boxing Years