A prime source of one of country music's greatest, this
closely-documented history follows the musical career of Waylon
Jennings--from his early days as a member of Buddy Holly's group,
The Crickets, through his sometimes combative relationship with the
Nashville musical establishment and his emergence as a viable force
in the country music scene, to his current status as a superstar.
Popular music scholars and students as well as country music fans
will find this a valuable source of information, not only on
Jennings, but on the country music industry. In his foreword to
this volume, Johnny Cash describes his friend as an American
original.
A prime source for one of country music's greatest, this
closely-documented history follows the musical career of Waylon
Jennings--from his early days as a member of Buddy Holly's group,
The Crickets, through his sometimes combative relationship with the
Nashville musical establishment and his emergence as a viable force
in the country music scene, to his current status as a superstar.
Popular music scholars and students as well as country music fans
will find this a valuable source of information, not only on
Jennings, but on the country music industry. In his foreword to
this volume, Johnny Cash describes his friend as an American
original.
In addition to his relationship with the Holly organization (he
gave up his seat on the plane that would crash shortly after
take-off from Mason City, Iowa, in February 1959 killing Holly,
Ritchie Valens, and J. P. Richardson, The Big Bopper), the Sessions
section shows Waylon's association with Willie Nelson, his
partnership with Nelson, Cash, and Kris Kristofferson in forming
the Highwaymen group, and his success in the rejuvenated country
music world. Uncompromised, he continues to produce his own brand
of Waylon Music. The Discography numbers 360 pages, including
extensive Releases and Billboard Chart sections, making this a
comprehensive reference work. Johnny Cash and Johnny Western both
contributed forewords for their great friend and colleague.
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