Archive for December, 2008
Merle Haggard beats lung cancer
Posted on 31. Dec, 2008 by Hag.
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Merle Haggard is not letting a bout with lung cancer get in the way of his ambitious touring and recording plans. Seven weeks after the 71-year-old country legend had a lemon-sized tumor removed in what he calls “the greatest test of my fortitude,” he said on Wednesday that he expects to [...]
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A star is reborn
Posted on 30. Dec, 2008 by Rick.
Merle receives honor, tries out post-surgery vocal power at shows BY SHELLIE BRANCO, Californian staff writer sbranco@bakersfield.com | Monday, Dec 29 2008 5:06 PM Before he shows off his recovered vocal chops to Bakersfield Friday night, Merle Haggard will receive his star on Bakersfield’s walk of fame at the Fox Theater. The unveiling of the [...]
