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Remembering the great Waylon Jennings

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????️ Let’s remember the Legend, The Outlaw, Waylon Jennings

February 13th: On this day 2002American country singer, songwriter Waylon Jennings died in his sleep after a lengthy fight with diabetes. Jennings was the bassist for Buddy Holly following the break-up of The Crickets and released a series of duet albums with Willie Nelson in the late 1970s. He scored the 1980 US #21 single “Theme From The Dukes Of Hazzard”, and was also the narrator on the television series. Jennings was also a member of The Highwaymen with Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson.
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It is undeniable how much Waylon’s work made a difference in the Country we know today. His way of singing and his way of playing his telecaster can simply connect a country music lover around the world.

An artist who gained the respect of great music stars, including John Lennon who even sent him a letter praising his performance and the lyrics of a song one day.
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Jennings’ music had an influence on numerous artists,[95] including Hank Williams Jr., the Marshall Tucker Band, Travis Tritt, Steve Earle, Waylon, Eric Church, Cody Jinks, Jamey Johnson, John Anderson, his son Shooter Jennings, Sturgill Simpson, and Hank Williams III
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Jennings toured less after 1997 to spend more time with his family. Between 1999 and 2001, health problems limited his appearances. In 2001, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. In 2007, he was posthumously awarded the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award by the Academy of Country Music.
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