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What year was Waylon born?

1937. His actual birthday was June 15, 1937.

What is Waylon's real name?

Waylon Arnold Jennings. Harold Jenkins is Conway Twitty, Charles Hardin is Buddy Holley's real name. Jerry Hubbard is the real name of Jerry Reed.

What denomination Church did Waylon attend as a child?

Church of Christ. Waylon's love for playing guitar caused some concern for his Mother as the Church of Christ in those days didn't use musical instruments.

Was "Waylon" his mother's first choice for his first name?

N. He was originally going to be called Wayland but the Baptist church in the area where he was born was called Wayland Baptist Church. The preacher from the Church thanked his mother for naming him after their church. She was a Church of Christ follower so the name was changed to Waylon.

How many brothers did Waylon have?

3. Tommy, James and Beau were their real names.

What year did Waylon sign with RCA?

1964. He signed after Bobby Bear introduced him to Chet Atkins.

Waylon wore a leather wrist band on his wrist. Why?

It providied support for an old injury he suffered. Waylon broke his wrist in a car accident. The wrist brace helped him to continue to play his guitar. After the wrist healed he continued to wear the brace because he felt it helped his wrist.

When Waylon first moved to Nashville who did he share an apartment with?

Johnny Cash. He toured with Hank Jr. early in Hank's Career. Ritchie Albright was Waylon's Best friend and Drummer. Ralph Mooney played Steel guitar in Waylon's Band.

Who produced Waylon's first single?

Buddy Holly. Buddy Holly produced Waylon's first single in 1958. The song Waylon released was Jole` Blon. All the others were working for RCA during Waylon's career with RCA.

What year did Waylon gain self producing rights to his records?

1972. After his record Ladies Love Outlaws was released his contract was up for renewal. Waylon told Chet Atkins that the only way he would sign is if he was given total artistic control. The rest, they say is history.

What was the name of the first album Waylon released under his new contract?

Honky Tonk Heroes. The Album was released in July of 1973.

What was the name of Waylon's first RCA Album?

Waylon Live at JD's. This album was released in December of 1964.

At least twice in his career he took a break and stopped recording and touring Once in 1959, and once in 1984. Why did he stop touring in 1959?

He felt guilty about the death of Buddy Holly. Waylon had given his seat on the flight to J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, and decided to ride the band bus to the next gig. He and Buddy joked about it and Waylon told Buddy that he hoped his plane crashed. When it did, Waylon was so guilt ridden that he quit the business for 2 years.

The next major break came in 1984 it lasted about 2 months what was the reason for this break?

Waylon spent the time getting his system cleaned from drugs.. Waylon never went through a rehab center according to his autobiography. He stopped cold turkey and went through de-tox at his home in Arizona.

Who did Waylon credit his ability to quit drugs?

Jessi Colter and Shooter Jennings. He said if it hadn't been for his wife and son he would never have gotten off the drugs.

In the mid to late 80's Waylon's health suddenly took a turn for the worse, He was hospitalised Why?

He was given bypass Surgery.. While in the hospital his good friend Johnny Cash came to visit at which point Waylon remarked that Johnny didn't look too good himself. At this point Johnny was admitted for a by pass of his own.

What was the most remarkable thing about the album "Wanted the Outlaws"?

It was the first country album in history to sell over a million copies.. All the answers pertained to this particular album.

Late in Waylon's career he was a member of two "Super Groups" What were the names of these two groups?

"Highwaymen" and "Ol' Dogs". The two groups recorded songs with the group name in the titles.

Who were the Highwaymen?

Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, And Johnny Cash.. The Highwaymen were originally formed in 1985. Waylon, Bobby Bare and Jerry Reed were the men who made up the group Old Dogs.

In December of 2001 something major happened in Waylon's life. What was it?

He had a foot amputated due to diabeties. He had planned on returning to touring when he healed from the operation. Unfortunantely, he passed away on February 13, 2002. The world lost the greatest country and western artist it ever knew.