Mike Judge Presents: Tales From the Tour Bus

S01E05 Billy Joe Shaver

Against all odds, Billy Joe Shaver carved out a place in the country music scene. Growing up in a struggling Texas household, he faced adversity early on, losing three fingers in a sawmill accident before he ever penned a lyric. Yet, he found his way to Nashville, crafting heartfelt songs that captured the essence of life's hardships. An unexpected encounter with Waylon Jennings in a peanut trailer resulted in the influential album "Honky Tonk Heroes," featuring Shaver's compositions. Years later, a violent incident at a bar involving his ex-wife sparked a sensational trial, leading to a surprising verdict and another song born from his tumultuous life.