Billy Joe Shaver

A walkthrough of Moore Place, Charlotte’s first real solution to homelessnessBilly Joe Shaver, 59, spent seven years on the streets of Charlotte, living in makeshift camps, most notably his “semi-permanent” home, a dwelling he constructed out of warehouse pallets and lived in for four years.Shaver managed his basic needs to the best of his ability, despite bouts with mental illness and difficulty managing his medications. He found solace everyday at the Urban Ministry Center, where he would...Read Full Story

Where is our hero tonight? The bars are all booming And he’s nowhere in sight Wherever he is Lord, we hope he’s alright Where is our hero tonight?Read Full Story

"Black Rose," Waylon Jennings--Honky Tonk Heroes (1973) Country music used to carry a stigma for me. After all, it sort of pitched me back to my hillbilly heritage, somewhat of which I was ashamed of as a youth. However, there is more earnestness and human vitality (and fraility) in much of the traditional and outaw country music of the '60's and '70's than in most rock or indie music. Earnestness and hillybilly heritage are two terms that encapsulate much of the Billy Joe Shaver ethos...Read Full Story

Live from Luckenbach Billy Joe Shaver (Actor), Billy Joe Shaver (Director) | Format: DVD (4)Buy new: $19.99 $15.99 8 used & new from $10.91(Visit the Best Sellers in list for authoritative information on this product's current rank.)Click Check Price and Read MoreRead Full Story