Paul English, who has played drums in Willie Nelson\'s band for almost half a century, recently suffered a minor stroke.Paul\'s brother Billy English als also drums. He\'s been a part of Willie Nelson\'s lineup for nearly twenty years. The younger English is a musical chameleon, as comfortable playing percussion as he is behind the kit.
Previously Billy played drums in a variety of settings, including a stint in Kenneth Copeland\'s gospel swing band.
Willie Nelson, who recently celebrated his 77th birthday, is currently on tour, playing in New York on Thursday, May 6, with dates scheduled through October 12 in Milwaukee.
