Gene Watson Celebrates Moe Bandy’s 82nd Birthday

On Thursday 12 February 2026, Gene Watson celebrated Moe Bandy’s 82nd birthday.

Moe Bandy and Gene Watson in the 1970s — **Moe Bandy** and Gene Watson in the 1970s

‘Happy Birthday to one of my favorite people, Moe Bandy.

He’s a true country music legend, and a legend in his own mind when it comes to bull riding.

Happy Birthday, Moe!’

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Gene Watson and Moe Bandy Musical Connection

Moe Bandy: 'Motel Matches' (Columbia Records, 1984)

Moe Bandy recorded ‘Texas Saturday Night’, which was written by Warren D. Robb and Dave Kirby (Sunday 10 July 1938 – Saturday 17 April 2004), and included the track on ‘Devoted To Your Memory’ (Columbia Records, 1982).

Gene Watson: 'Heartaches, Love & Stuff' (MCA Records, 1984)

Gene Watson recorded ‘Texas Saturday Night’, which was written by Warren D. Robb and Dave Kirby (Sunday 10 July 1938 – Saturday 17 April 2004), and included the track on ‘Heartaches, Love & Stuff‘ (MCA Records, 1984).