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    • Nov 6, 1932
    Drummer Paul English is born in Vernon, Texas. He becomes a member of Willie Nelson's band, contributing to such hits as "Blue Skies," "Georgia On My Mind," "Whiskey River" and "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain"
    Jul 4, 1973
    Willie Nelson holds his first Fourth of July Picnic in Dripping Springs, Texas. The lineup includes Tom T. Hall, Leon Russell, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge and Charlie Rich. Nelson's drummer, Paul English, gets married on stage with Jennings serving as best man
    Apr 13, 1987
    Fire destroys the Dallas home of Willie Nelson's drummer, Paul English, as well as his gold records and music equipment
    Apr 30, 2010
    The Houston Post reports Willie Nelson's longtime drummer, Paul English, has suffered a stroke
    Mar 19, 2011
    "The King Of Luck," a Willie Nelson documentary directed by Billy Bob Thornton, debuts in Austin with on-screen contributions from Kris Kristofferson, Paul English, Billy Joe Shaver, Joe Ely and Ray Price
    Feb 11, 2020
    Paul English dies following a battle with pneumonia in Texas. A longtime member of Willie Nelson's band, he played on such hits as "Whiskey River," "Georgia On My Mind" and "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain." His friendship with Nelson was the subject of a Top 15 song, "Me And Paul"
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