Cool story. Say what you want about Toby Keith, but that’s pretty awesome of him; especially when you know Merle’s financial situation and how he felt about his personal decline. RIP Hag.
Update: Turns out it wasn’t technically Merle’s last show, but one of the last and the sentiment remains true. Here’s the actor’s original post:https://www.facebook.com/W.Earl.Brown/posts/10153907539161999
Great article on Merle’s life: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/the-fighter-the-life-times-of-mer…
These legends lived amazing lives.