Ben Dorcy

Ben Dorcy (May 19, 1925 – September 16, 2017), also known as Lovey, was an American roadie. After working for such greats as Hank Thompson, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson, he was the first person to be inducted into the Roadies Hall of Fame in Nashville in 2009.

Early life and education Ben Dorcy was born on May 19, 1925 in Dallas, Texas.

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

His work with Willie Nelson was highlighted in the feature documentary originally titled King of the Roadies, directed by Trevor Doyle Nelson and Amy Nelson, grand-nephew and youngest daughter of Willie. From a Kickstarter campaign to fund the movie in 2015, as of 2025 it is shown on IMDb as in post-production retitled Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies.

Death Dorcy died on September 16, 2017.