Friday Music

Outlaw country performer Waylon Jennings’ music has been characterized by his powerful voice, some of what has been described as his ‘rough-edged quality’, as well as his phrasing and texture.  Jennings’ image was marked by his long hair and beard, as well as his black hat and the black leather vest he wore during appearances. His life was marked by four marriages, substance abuse, addiction, recovery, illness and a remarkable discography.    Between 1966 and 1995, 54 Jennings albums charted, with 11 reaching number one – while 96 singles charted, with 16 reaching number one.  

In 2001, Jennings was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.  Having led a life on the fringe of mainstream country music in an act of defiance he scorned the ceremony sending his son Buddy Dean Jennings instead.  

If you like music trivia you may wish to check-out this little-known tale.   

Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson covered this song composed by Ed and Patsy Bruce in 1978...