Even legends have to make adjustments eventually. Willie Nelson, the country icon who’s been synonymous with marijuana for decades, says he’s finally hung up his smoking gear at age 92.
In a recent interview with Forbes, Willie revealed that his lungs have officially had enough.
“I can’t smoke anymore,” he said. “My lungs have already said, ‘Don’t do that.’ So, I don’t really do anything now except a few edibles.”
So no, he hasn’t totally given up cannabis—just the smoke. Nelson still has his own line of THC-infused products called Willie’s Remedy, including a social tonic you can sip for a cool $90 a bottle. (Yes, even quitting smoking can be on-brand when you’re Willie.)
When asked what still brings him joy after all these years on the road, he didn’t hesitate: “I enjoy seeing people get together and forget about everything except music.” He added, “We don’t care what political affiliation you’re with, what color you are, it doesn’t matter. If you like music, come on.”
It’s a simple, classic Willie message: come together, share the music, leave the nonsense at the door.
And if you’re wondering whether we’ll ever get a movie about his life? Maybe—but don’t hold your breath. Willie’s not quite ready to close the book. “I’ve heard talk about it,” he said. “But I’m not through with it yet.”
As far as smoking pot goes, he had a good run. He first smoked in a roadside bar in Fort Worth, Texas in 1954. That’s a solid 71 years of getting high. Congrats Willie!
