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]
Two songs were written about him: "Ode to Ben Dorcy" (Lovey's Song) by Waylon Jennings and "Big Ben Dorcy the Third" by Red Sovine.[2]
Ben Dorcy Day is celebrated on February 22, the day Ben met Willie Nelson.[3]
References
edit- ^ Betts, Stephen L. (May 19, 2015). "Willie Nelson Roadie Marks 64 Years on the Road with New Film". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Giardina, Courtney Ben Dorcy, Legendary Country Roadie, Dies at 92. Wide Open Country. September 16, 2017.
- ^ "Ben Dorcy Day".
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