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Mostly Credited As: Waylon Jennings
Sometimes Credited As: The Highwaymen Highwaymen Birth Name: Waylon Arnold Jennings Date Of Birth: June 15, 1937 (Age 64) Country Of Birth:  USABirth Place: Littlefield, Texas Date Of Death: February 13, 2002 Cause Of Death: Diabetes in Chandler, Arizona Height: 6' 0 ½" (1.84 m) |
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Legendary country music singer known as the father of the "Outlaw Movement' in the genre. Jennings was known just as much for his hard-living lifestyle as he was for his music. On television, he is best remembered as the Balladeer on the hit CBS series The Dukes of Hazzard.
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Featured Songs
| Smallville | Songs: |
| • Nicodemus | + Dukes Of Hazzard/Good Ol' Boys |
| The Dukes of Hazzard | Songs: |
| • One Armed Bandits | + Good Ole Boys |
| State of Mind | Songs: |
| • Passion Fishing | + Old Five and Dimers Like Me |
| Memphis Beat | Songs: |
| • At the River | + Ramblin' Man |
| The Midnight Special | Songs: |
| • Host: Mac Davis | + You Can Have Her |
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Trivia
Is the father of Waylon Albright "Shooter" Jennings.
Was married to Jessi Colter.
Has an RV Park named for him in his hometown of Littlefield, TX.
Played bass for Buddy Holley's band in the legendary rocker's final tour. Gave up his seat on the plane which crashed and killed Holley to J. P. Richardson aka "The Big Bopper."
Along with Willie Nelson was considered the father of the Outlaw Movement of country music.
Called his backing band "The Waylors."
Was a member of "The Highwaymen" along with Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson.
Brother Tommy Jennings was also a country music singer.
Named for his uncles Wade and Gaylon.
Refused all offers to reprise his role as "the Balladeer" in the 1995 Dukes of Hazzard reunion movie. Fellow country singer Don Williams took over the role.
More Trivia
Is the father of Waylon Albright "Shooter" Jennings.
Was married to Jessi Colter.
Has an RV Park named for him in his hometown of Littlefield, TX.
Played bass for Buddy Holley's band in the legendary rocker's final tour. Gave up his seat on the plane which crashed and killed Holley to J. P. Richardson aka "The Big Bopper."
Along with Willie Nelson was considered the father of the Outlaw Movement of country music.
Called his backing band "The Waylors."
Was a member of "The Highwaymen" along with Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson.
Brother Tommy Jennings was also a country music singer.
Named for his uncles Wade and Gaylon.
Refused all offers to reprise his role as "the Balladeer" in the 1995 Dukes of Hazzard reunion movie. Fellow country singer Don Williams took over the role.
More Trivia
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