Country star Billy Joe Shaver made his name as a member of the Outlaw movement and as a hell raiser including an acquittal for shooting a man in 2007, He also lost two fingers after his hand got caught in machinery leading him to altering his guitar style somewhat.
Towards the end of the 90's following a number of family tragedies he rediscovered religion with a series of albums as Shaver with son Eddy on guitars and dobro.
Sadly the tragedy continued with Eddy dying following a heroin overdose in December 2000.
1998's Victory from New West is named after his mother whose name was indeed Victory.It's a belter
Stark and desolate yet illuminating - Marc Greilsamer
By the time I got round to seeing him at The Arches his demons and the drugs and/or alcohol had sadly returned.
Shaver - If I Give My Soul
Shaver - My Mother's Name is Victory
You're dead right about "My Mother's Name Is Victory" being a belter. Hadn't heard it before, so thanks for that. Always thought Shaver was underrated by critics of the country music scene.
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