Success Made to Last Local Legends with John Williford, Country Edition original

Born in Austin, John Williford started his musical career in junior high and then formed a band called Country Edition.

Country Edition was Moe Bandy back up band, opened for the likes of Willie Nelson, Gene Watson, and many others.

Hear John's journey in life as a weekend warrior musician and his "front row seat" to the Cosmic Cowboy era of Austin. It started with Willie Nelson's house that burned down in Nashville. Willie brought his music to Austin and merged hippies and cowboys together.

Enjoy recalling Austin's Golden Age of music, Armadillo Headquarters and musicians like Herb Steiner.