One big influence on him was Johnny Cash (whose show Merle saw while serving time in San Quentin) and another major influence was Lefty Frizzell.
Merle Haggard's brother was named L. W. Haggard. He was known to be supportive of Merle's music career and had a significant influence on him during their upbringing. L. W. passed away in 2008.
I Am What I Am - Merle Haggard album - was created on 2010-04-20.
Merle Haggard goes by Okie From Muskogee, The Poet of the Common Man, Hag, and Mighty Merle.
Bakersfield, California in 1937
no, it's not his daughter.
Merle Haggard's brother was named L. W. Haggard. He was known to be supportive of Merle's music career and had a significant influence on him during their upbringing. L. W. passed away in 2008.
Merle Haggard was born on April 6, 1937.
Merle Haggard wrong! the real answer is Glen Campbell
I Am What I Am - Merle Haggard album - was created on 2010-04-20.
A Portrait of Merle Haggard was created on -19-12-11.
Merle Haggard goes by Okie From Muskogee, The Poet of the Common Man, Hag, and Mighty Merle.
Merle Haggard's Christmas Present was created in 1973-07.
Bakersfield, California in 1937
The Way I Am - Merle Haggard song - was created on 1980-03-15.
Movin' On - Merle Haggard song - was created on 1975-05-12.
The Bluegrass Sessions - Merle Haggard album - was created in 2007.
no, it's not his daughter.