Ben Dorcy
Appearance
Ben Dorcy (May 19, 1925 – September 16, 2017) was the first person to be inducted into the Roadies Hall of Fame in Nashville in 2009. From 1960 until 1963 he was a delivery driver for Nudie Cohn. He was a roadie for Hank Thompson, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. His work with Nelson was highlighted in the documentary King of the Roadies.[1]
Ben Dorcy Day is celebrated on February 22, the day Ben met Willie Nelson.[2]
References
- ^ Betts, Stephen L. (May 19, 2015). "Willie Nelson Roadie Marks 64 Years on the Road with New Film". Rolling Stone.
- ^ "Ben Dorcy Day".