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Quiz about Shooter Jennings Waylons Outlaw Son
Quiz about Shooter Jennings Waylons Outlaw Son

Shooter Jennings: Waylon's Outlaw Son Quiz


The only outlaw son of country artist legends, Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter. In 2005, he entered the musical recording scene with his own rambunctious style. See how much you know about this rebel son.

A multiple-choice quiz by lilady. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
lilady
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
305,222
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
247
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Question 1 of 10
1. His late father, Waylon, gave Shooter his nickname. What is his birth-given name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. After graduation, Shooter left Nashville, Tennessee and moved to Los Angeles, California. What was the name of the first band he assembled? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Shooter made his big-screen debut playing opposite of which actor in the 2005 Oscar winning film, "Walk the Line"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What article of jewelry does Shooter proudly wear today that was worn by his father before he died on February 13, 2002? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Can you name the animal which is also the name of one of Shooter's albums? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. After six years of life in Los Angeles, Shooter relocated to New York City. His big break came when it was requested of him to play in May 2003, for which venue? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 2005, Shooter released his song, "4th of July". Who was the country music legend featured singing a duet with him on this song? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. On his first album, "Put the 'O' Back In Country", the songs recorded were from misplaced music of Waylon's that had been written by him before his death.


Question 9 of 10
9. Shooter did an album honoring his late father Waylon. What was the title of this special album? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In "Waylon Forever", Shooter's mother, Jessi, sang backup vocals for her outlaw son. What other veteran female country music artist supported backup on this album? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. His late father, Waylon, gave Shooter his nickname. What is his birth-given name?

Answer: Waylon Albright Jennings

Waylon Arnold Jennings was his late father's name. William Alvin Jennings, his late grandfather from Littlefield, Texas. Shooter is named for Ritchie Albright, his father's long time drummer and best friend. Shooter was welcomed into the world on May 19, 1979.
2. After graduation, Shooter left Nashville, Tennessee and moved to Los Angeles, California. What was the name of the first band he assembled?

Answer: Stargunn

Shooter did not feel that Nashville was the place for him to begin his own musical career as his late father had. He knew there would be too many expectations. He was a fan of the rock group, Nine Inch Nails at the age of 16. It was not until the death of his dad in 2002 that his love for country music was revived.

His drummer, Bryan Keeling was a former member of the group, Water the Dog, before joining Shooter and the 357's. Jason Bracelin at www.aboutcountry.com, questioned him about the names of his previous and current bands in an interview. Shooter replied, "What can I say? I have a thing for guns."
3. Shooter made his big-screen debut playing opposite of which actor in the 2005 Oscar winning film, "Walk the Line"?

Answer: Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix did an excellent portrayal of country music legend, Johnny Cash, in the James Mangold film. As a tribute, Shooter acted as his famous father in a scene reenacting the early 1970s when Cash and Jennings were struggling to pursue musical careers. Cash moved into a small apartment in Nashville, Tennessee with Jennings, splitting the expense. Both became famous outlaw legends in their successful careers. John Carter Cash is the only son of outlaw artists, Johnny and June Carter Cash.
4. What article of jewelry does Shooter proudly wear today that was worn by his father before he died on February 13, 2002?

Answer: crimson earring

Waylon once told his son that he wanted to be like him, so at the age of 60, he got his ear pierced. Shooter inherited his late father's crimson studded earring in the shape of Waylon's iconic eagle logo. As an added note of interest, Waylon's leather-bound guitar, seen as he played the theme song on "The Dukes of Hazzard"(1979-1985) television series, was passed down to Shooter. He now plays the famed guitar at his own concerts.
5. Can you name the animal which is also the name of one of Shooter's albums?

Answer: The wolf

In his fourth studio album, "The Wolf" (October 2007), Shooter unites the blend of traditional honky-tonk country with a hard-driven, southern rock feel. The CD features Shooter's face, shaded blue, with vivid red glasses. His official web site is called The Wolves Den. You can check it out at www.shooterjennings.com.
6. After six years of life in Los Angeles, Shooter relocated to New York City. His big break came when it was requested of him to play in May 2003, for which venue?

Answer: The House of Blues

Shooter became aware he wanted to return to his country heritage so he dispersed his group on March 30, 2003. Trying to figure out his next move in New York, an invitation to play at the House of Blues came soon after. The dilemma was that he had no band to accomplish this.

However, he accepted the invitation anyway, using a backup band. After the successful House of Blues gig, the backup band officially became the 357's. Shooter declared, "The group just clicked from the first time we played together".
7. In 2005, Shooter released his song, "4th of July". Who was the country music legend featured singing a duet with him on this song?

Answer: George Jones

At the opening of the album, Jones states, "I'm just here to help ol' Shooter 'Put the 'O' Back in Country'", hence the name for his first debut album released in 2005 on Universal South Records. The duet, a chorus of, "He Stopped Loving Her Today" (1980) can be heard sung at the end of the song.

More than 200,000 copies of this album have been sold. Although he did a duet with Hank Williams, Jr., it was not included on this album.
8. On his first album, "Put the 'O' Back In Country", the songs recorded were from misplaced music of Waylon's that had been written by him before his death.

Answer: False

Not only is Shooter a multi-talented musician but an attributed songwriter as well. Out of the ten songs on the album, he wrote nine of them. They are: "Put The 'O' Back In Country","4th of July", "Lonesome Blues", "Solid Country Gold", "Busted In Baylor County", "Steady At The Wheel", "Manifesto No. 1", "The Letter", "Southern Comfort", and "Daddy's Farm".

His former band member, Leroy Powell, wrote "Sweet Savannah". Just before the album release, Powell, his guitarist and co-writer, set off to pursue a solo career. Shooter said in an interview with aboutcountry.com, that his favorite song on the album is, "Solid Country Gold".
9. Shooter did an album honoring his late father Waylon. What was the title of this special album?

Answer: Waylon Forever

In 1995, Shooter was only 16 when his father began facing crucial health conditions. It was at this time that father and son did some recording, solely for their own gratification. In 2005, Shooter, acknowledging he was facing some of his darkest days, sought to reverence his father's legacy. Ten years later, he took the recordings, put the 357's rowdy rock, interwoven music to the haunting nine-song country track. Various supporters, including his long time partner and friend, Drea de Matteo and his mother, Jessi Colter, were instrumental in encouraging him to finish his dream venture.

In October 2008, "Waylon Forever" was released.
10. In "Waylon Forever", Shooter's mother, Jessi, sang backup vocals for her outlaw son. What other veteran female country music artist supported backup on this album?

Answer: Lee Ann Womack

Shooter's mother is working on her own musical recordings near her home in Arizona. Jessi, undoubtedly, was privileged to support and back her son on his musical vision. Shooter named Lee Ann Womack as one of his favorite artists in mainstream country.

In an interview at www.aboutcountry.com, Jason Bracelin asked Shooter, "Who do you consider amongst the best of the 'new' outlaws"? Shooter answered, "Gretchen (Wilson). Hands down".
Source: Author lilady

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