Blaze Foley: Duct Tape Messiah

Blaze Foley: Duct Tape Messiah

How to fail in the music business and succeed as a legend

2011 · 74 min · ★ 6.4 · Documentary, Music

Born in a tree house, killed in a friend’s living room, and 86’d from his own funeral Blaze Foley is now a bona fide Texas legend. His songs are covered by Merle Haggard, Lyle Lovett, John Prine, Willie Nelson and Joe Nichols. This new documentary movie brings his story to life on the screen for you.

Directed by Kevin Triplett · Written by June Burnum

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