Nelson’s grandfather taught him how to play guitar as a young boy.

ForWillie Nelson, this simply wasn’t the case.

Nelson was notoriously generous to those around him.

Willie Nelson performing on stage

Trigger has been with Nelson since the early days of his career.

I saved Trigger, so it was a good day."

Having battled a house fire to keep Trigger safe, Nelson wasn’t about to give the instrument up.

Willie Nelson on stage

To this day, Nelson is still making music with Trigger.

And we teamed up and put out a record."

These days, Nelson has a net worth of $25 million, according toCelebrity Net Worth.

Willie Nelson with his guitar, Trigger

But it seems as long as he still has Trigger, there’s not much more he needs.

Willie Nelson and family