Rock legend dead at 77 weeks after leaving tour: ‘A great true son of Texas’
A rock musician stopped touring in March and has since died at age 77. People are remembering him as an important figure in Texas music and culture.
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National story. 4 articles from 4 sources. Updated Aug 18, 2026.
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Rock legend dead at 77 weeks after leaving tour: ‘A great true son of Texas’
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Rock legend dead at 77 weeks after leaving tour: ‘A great true son of Texas’