Waylon Jennings
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United States
- Born: June 15, 1937 in Littlefield, Texas, United States
- Died: February 13, 2002 in Chandler, Arizona, United States
- Active: 1937 - 2002
Biography
Waylon Jennings was a seminal figure in American country music, recognized as a primary architect of the Outlaw Country movement. Mentored by early rock pioneer *Buddy Holly*, Jennings later chafed against the polished Nashville sound, forging a grittier, rock-influenced style. This rebellious spirit was crystallized on albums like 'Lonesome, On'ry and Mean' and 'Honky Tonk Heroes'. His 1976 compilation with *Willie Nelson*, *Jessi Colter*, and *Tompall Glaser*, 'Wanted! The Outlaws', became country music's first platinum-selling album. He later formed the supergroup The Highwaymen with *Johnny Cash*, *Willie Nelson*, and *Kris Kristofferson*, cementing his legendary status before his death in 2002.
Genres
Waylon Jennings Discography
- At JD's (1964) - Album - rated 3.56/5
- Leavin' Town (1966) - Album - rated 3.25/5
- Folk-Country (1966) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- The One and Only Waylon Jennings (1967) - Album - rated 3.17/5
- Waylon Sings Ol' Harlan (1967) - Album - rated 3.22/5
- Love of the Common People (1967) - Album - rated 3.39/5
- Singer of Sad Songs (1970) - Album - rated 3.64/5
- The Taker / Tulsa (1971) - Album - rated 3.76/5
- Lonesome, On'ry and Mean (1973) - Album - rated 3.73/5
- Honky Tonk Heroes (1973) - Album - rated 3.9/5
- The Ramblin' Man (1974) - Album - rated 3.87/5
- This Time (1974) - Album - rated 3.68/5
- Dreaming My Dreams (1975) - Album - rated 3.78/5
- Are You Ready for the Country (1976) - Album - rated 3.31/5
- Waylon Live (1976) - Album - rated 4.04/5
- Ol' Waylon (1977) - Album - rated 3.39/5
- I've Always Been Crazy (1978) - Album - rated 3.56/5
- What Goes Around Comes Around (1979) - Album - rated 3.54/5
- Music Man (1980) - Album - rated 3.18/5