Waylon Jennings (1937 - 2002) was a country music singer-songwriter and guitarist who helped popularize outlaw country music:
Early life
Born in Littlefield, Texas, Jennings learned to play guitar as a child and worked on the radio in Lubbock.
Buddy Holly
Jennings played bass in Holly's band, The Crickets, and produced his first single, "Jole Blon."
Outlaw country
Jennings and other artists were labeled "outlaws" for their hard-partying ways and challenging the country music establishment.
Collaborations
Jennings recorded albums with Willie Nelson and was a member of the country music supergroups The Highwaymen and Old Dogs.
Hits
Jennings had 16 number one hits, including “Good Hearted Woman” (with Willie Nelson), “I'm a Ramblin' Man,” and “Amanda”.
Awards
Jennings won two Grammy Awards and four Country Music Association Awards.
Induction
Jennings was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
Personal life
Jennings was married four times and had six children. He composed the song "This Time" about his marriages and divorces.
Death
Jennings died from health complications due to diabetes in Chandler, Arizona, on February 13, 2002.
Early life
Born in Littlefield, Texas, Jennings learned to play guitar as a child and worked on the radio in Lubbock.
Buddy Holly
Jennings played bass in Holly's band, The Crickets, and produced his first single, "Jole Blon."
Outlaw country
Jennings and other artists were labeled "outlaws" for their hard-partying ways and challenging the country music establishment.
Collaborations
Jennings recorded albums with Willie Nelson and was a member of the country music supergroups The Highwaymen and Old Dogs.
Hits
Jennings had 16 number one hits, including “Good Hearted Woman” (with Willie Nelson), “I'm a Ramblin' Man,” and “Amanda”.
Awards
Jennings won two Grammy Awards and four Country Music Association Awards.
Induction
Jennings was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
Personal life
Jennings was married four times and had six children. He composed the song "This Time" about his marriages and divorces.
Death
Jennings died from health complications due to diabetes in Chandler, Arizona, on February 13, 2002.
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