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James Randall (Poodie) Locke was born on Oct. 3, 1948 in Waco, Texas.\u00a0 As a baby, Poodie was once voted the \u201cPrettiest Baby in Waco.\u201d\u00a0 After finishing high school in Waco, Poodie attended North Texas State University in Denton and worked at the Marriott in Dallas.\u00a0 During this time he also served in the U.S. Army\u2019s 101st Airborne Division.\u00a0 He started in the music business in 1973 working for B. W. Stevenson.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In November 1975, Willie Nelson hired Poodie as an equipment set-up and load-out man.\u00a0 After several years as a roadie, he worked his way up to stage manager.\u00a0 He traveled the world with Willie for 34 years making many lifelong friends along the way.\u00a0 Poodie was the \u201cKing of the Roadies.\u201d He was known in almost every major town in the country and as far away as J\u200bapan and the entire European continent.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Poodie coined unique phrases, such as \u201cNo Bad Days,\u201d \u201cBaby Boy\u201d and many more.\u00a0 He gave everyone their own special nickname.\u00a0 He loved playing golf at Willie Nelson\u2019s Cut-N-Putt, where a foursome might have as many as 10 or 12 players on a single hole.\u00a0 Through Poodie\u2019s Hilltop Roadhouse, he helped many musicians get their start, and many went on to become successful recording artists.\u00a0 He showcased some of the finest musicians not only from Texas but from all over the country.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Poodies Hilltop continues to be a famous music venue that is an important part of the Austin Music Scene.\u00a0 Poodie passed away suddenly on May 6, 2009.\u00a0 His funeral was S.R.O. (standing room only), even though his services were held at one of the biggest auditoriums in Waco.\u00a0 His friends came from all over the world to bid him farewell.\u00a0 He will always be remembered and greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.\u00a0 GOD BLESS POODIE LOCKE!<\/span><\/p>\n

Since 1988<\/span><\/h3>\n

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James Randall (Poodie) Locke was born on Oct. 3, 1948 in Waco, Texas.\u00a0 As a baby, Poodie was once voted the \u201cPrettiest Baby in Waco.\u201d\u00a0 After finishing high school in Waco, Poodie attended North Texas State University in Denton and worked at the Marriott in Dallas.\u00a0 During this time he also served in the U.S. Army\u2019s 101st Airborne Division.\u00a0 He started in the music business in 1973 working for B. W. Stevenson.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Since 1988<\/span><\/h3>\n

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