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Waylon Jennings was a singer, songwriter and Country music legend. Jennings was also a key player in the "Outlaw" country movement of the late 1970s along with other country singers such as Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. He also penned the classic theme song for the television show The Dukes of Hazzard.
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Fast Facts
- Name: Waylon Arnold Jennings
- Born: June 15, 1937
- Died: February 13, 2002
- CMA Awards: 4
- Grammy Awards: 1
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Death Escape
He escaped death on February 3, 1959. Jennings was on tour with Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper and Buddy Holly. Holly chartered a plane to take them to their next tour destination, and Jennings gave up his seat to the The Big Bopper, as he was sick at the time and he didn't want his band mate on the tour bus. When Holly found out that Jennings wouldn't be flying with them, he said "Well, I hope your ol' bus freezes up", and Jennings replied "Well, I hope your ol' plane crashes." This statement, made in fun, would haunt Jennings for the rest of his life. -
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@codylusnia Waylon Jennings? In walmart? flip flops? ROTFL
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"Luckenbach Texas" by Waylon Jennings is the best song to drive down a desolate country road to, and if you think I'm wrong... you're wrong.
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"He's a taker he'll take her.."-The Taker I listen to both the Waylon Jennings & Kris Kristofferson versions.Listen its one of the best. #mm
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View All Waylon Jennings Questions (8) | Ask a QuestionWhy is Brandon Jennings still so underrated? (3 Answers)Probably because everyone talks about Eli Manning, who, in my opinion, is just barely an above average quarterback. The Giants have won because of their running game featuring Jacobs and ... read more
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Waylon Jennings - Live from Austin, TX - $16.98
The Live From Austin, Texas series takes the classic performances from the award winning Austin City Limits TV show and makes them available to consumers with improved audio quality and bonus songs that were cut from the original broadcast....
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Waylon: An Autobiography - $41.00
The Grammy Award-winning country music singer traces his life and career, from his poor childhood to his battles with drugs and bankruptcy, his abortive early marriages, his relationships with other country music figures, and his budd...
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