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Always Been Crazy Trivia Quiz

Here are a few questions about the greatest singer in the world in my opinion, Waylon Jennings.

A multiple-choice quiz by bullshipper. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bullshipper

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
257,698

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
724

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 146 (5/10), Guest 74 (7/10), Guest 208 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

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

J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson

Ritchie Valens

Buddy Holly

Dion

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Question 2 of 10

2. Waylon Jennings' middle name is Albert.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

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

Bobby Bare

Johnny Cash

Chet Atkins

Herb Alpert

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Question 4 of 10

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

I've Always Been Crazy

Love of the Common People

Ladies Love Outlaws

Honky Tonk Heroes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Waylon really liked Danny Davis as a producer of his music.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Waylon at one time was married to Miriam Eddy.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

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

Shooter

Hoss

Buddy

Waymore

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Question 8 of 10

8. Waylon was an alcoholic.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Waylon one time declared bankruptcy.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

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

Dreaming My Dreams

Ladies Love Outlaws

This Time

Love of the Common people

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

Answer: 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.

2. Waylon Jennings' middle name is Albert.

Answer: False

His middle name is Arnold.

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

Answer: 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.

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

Answer: 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.

5. Waylon really liked Danny Davis as a producer of his music.

Answer: False

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

6. Waylon at one time was married to Miriam Eddy.

Answer: True

Miriam Eddy was Jessi Colter's real name. Her first husband was Duane Eddy.

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

Answer: Shooter

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

8. Waylon was an alcoholic.

Answer: False

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

9. Waylon one time declared bankruptcy.

Answer: False

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

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

Answer: 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.

Source: Author bullshipper

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