“We are deeply saddened by the death of Family member Dan “Bee” Spears, long time friend and bassist for Willie Nelson and Family.
We are still in shock and gathering details as the day continues. He apparently died of accidental exposure at his property near Nashville, Tennesee.”
I’m shocked … this is so sad … still can believe it … Rest In Peace, dear Bee …
So sorry for the loss of Dan. He has been in Willie’s band so long, he was family.
Heartbreaking. My love goes out to all his family – on and off the road
You’ll be missed
I’m deeply saddened to hear of Bee’s passing. I know he will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. My deepest heart felt condolences go out to the “Family”. Love to you all, Kathy
To Willie,Bobby, Tommy et all,
I am very sorry to hear about Bee. I know how important he is to all of Willies family and friends and fans. Bee has been there since the beginning. He was a great Bass player, wonderful friend to so many. Bee will always be remembered as the funny, genuine soul that many of us were Blessed to know. Now Bee go do some shots with Poodie and Rock on in the Heavens. We will carry on the torch you lit and you will never be forgotten so sad , so unexpected……so many memories
.XOXOXOXOXOXOX,
Rita Brown and family
Warren, Vermont
He will be missed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OH NO!!!!!!
You left us too soon Bee! Yet I know there are rewards for you on your new journey!
Such a great photo of Bee!! RIP…
Unbelievable. My condolences to the Spears family and WN&F for their loss.
In my humble opinion, the guy who plays bass for Willie Nelson is the second most important person on that stage. Bee did it for decades. He will be greatly missed.
he was so encouraging to my Julia, one of the first times I ever heard her sing was after he told her she could,one of the very few times I’ve ever heard her sob,was today.We are going to miss him immensely.
So shocked and saddened to learn of Bee’s death. Have seen him perform with Willie many, many times over the past 30 years. He will be dearly missed. RIP
RIP Bee you will be missed, just wont be the same without you
Very sad news! RIP Bee.
Sad news……
So sorry to hear that. RIP Bee.
I am in utter shock. I have always loved Bee and all of the band. They were my extended family. Uncle poodie welcomed Bee into heaven with a BIG ” Baby Boy” It won’t be the same without him!!
Wow, such terrible news. I met Bee a few weeks back and he couldn’t have been nicer. Glod bless you Bee, you will be sadly missed!
Condolences to all the family. RIP Bee and teach the angels to play bass. We will all miss you.
I am feeling physical pain on this one. I can’t imagine how his family and Wilie and Family are feeling. He was so wonderful. He is with his maker now, rest in peace.
Thanks for the show …we will miss you Bee….
It is so sad.
My heart goes out to his family friends & fans.
- It’s all kinda’ wrong that Bee is gone. Just thinking about the wonderful songs on WN & Family’s album “Farther Along” is moving me to tears. So long Bee, I wish you had been more careful and were still with us. All this grief somehow reminds me of the title of a four word ‘Folk Uke’ song that I’ve heard you sit-in on LIVE on several occasions. The first letters of those four words are MFFU and I guess that’s what happened.
Sending up prayers for all his family & friends. He will be missed by so many fans! Thanks for the memories Bee! Rest In Peace!
So very sad. We’re crying a little bit, but at the same time we have to be happy for the memory of a man who gave so much to the music which he had been a part of for so many years.
Heaven just got a great Bass player.
RIP Bee