Ben Dorcy

Ben Dorcy (May 19, 1925 – September 16, 2017) was the first person to be inducted into the Roadies Hall of Fame in Nashville in 2009. From 1960 until 1963 he was a delivery driver for Nudie Cohn. He was a roadie for Hank Thompson, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. His work with Nelson was highlighted in the documentary King of the Roadies.

Two songs were written about him: "Ode to Ben Dorcy" (Lovey's Song) by Waylon Jennings and "Big Ben Dorcy the Third" by Red Sovine.

Ben Dorcy Day is celebrated on February 22, the day Ben met Willie Nelson.