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Waylon Arnold Jennings was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Jennings began playing guitar at 8 and began performing at 12 on KVOW radio. His first band was The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J. on KVOW, KDAV, KYTI, and KLLL. In 1958, Buddy Holly arranged Jennings's first recording session, of "Jole Blon" and "When Sin Stops (Love Begins)". Holly hired him to play bass. In Clear Lake, Iowa, Jennings gave up his seat on the ill-fated flight that crashed and killed Holly, J. P. Richardson, and others. The day of the flight was later known as The Day the Music Died. Jennings then worked as a D.J. in Coolidge, Arizona, and Phoenix. He formed a rockabilly club band, The Waylors. He recorded for independent label Trend Records and A&M Records, before succeeding with RCA Victor after achieving creative control.

Date of Birth:


Zodiac Sign:

Gemini

Place of Birth:

Littlefield, Texas, USA

Died:

65 years ago

Born Name:

Waylon Arnold Jennings

Date of Death:


Height:

6' ½" (184 cm)

Hair Color:

Brown - Dark

Religious believes:

Christian

Sexuality:

Straight

Profession:

Country Musician

Other Professions:

Musician, Singer-songwriter

Years Active:

1958 2002-present

Official Websites:

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