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Who did Waylon Jennings give his seat to, on the plane that killed Buddy Holly?

J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson. He gave up his seat because the band bus heater didn't work and J.P. Richardson was suffering from a cold.

Waylon Jennings middle name is Albert.

False. His middle name is Arnold

What Country Music star helped Waylon get a contract with RCA records?

Bobby Bare. Chet Atkins signed him. He shared an apartment with Johnny Cash. Herb Alpert was part owner of a record company Waylon was contracted to but released Waylon to RCA.

What album did Waylon record first under his contract with full producing rights?

Honky Tonk Heroes. At the end of recording "Ladies Love Outlaws" Waylon's contract was up for renewal and he had it put in that he would have total control of his music and production. "Honky Tonk Heroes" was the first he released after RCA agreed and renewed his contract.

Waylon really liked Danny Davis as a producer of his music?

False. Danny Davis was one of the biggest proponents of the Nashville sound.

Waylon at one time was married to Miriam Eaddy

True. Miriam Eaddy was Jesi Colter's real name.

What is the nickname Waylon called his son who is also a recording artist?

Shooter. Shooter is Walon Albright Jennings nick name. Hoss is a name Waylon called people whose name he couldn't recall.

Waylon was an alcoholic?

False. Waylon abused many different drugs but alcohol wasn't one of them.

Waylon one time decalared bankruptcy?

False. While he'd been advised to do so Waylon revamped his business and eventually paid all his debts.

What album did Waylon consider to be the worst album of his career even though critics heralded it as one of his best?

Ladies Love Outlaws. Waylon really became frustrated with the Nashville system after this album because he considered some of the songs on it to be sub par and unfinished.