The Waylon Jennings Discography

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This is a closely-documented history of the musical career of Waylon Jennings - from his early days as a member of Buddy Holly's group, The Crickets, through his sometimes combative relationship with the Nashville music establishment and his emergence as a viable force in the country music scene, to his current status as a "superstar". Popular music scholars and students, as well as country music fans, should find this a valuable source of information, not only to Jennings himself, but also on the country music industry. In his foreword to this volume, Johnny Cash describes his friend as "an American original".

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The Waylon Jennings Discography is the history of an artist in the recording studio. Smith's attention to detail is commendable. The volume stands as a fine tribute to an important artist. Libraries with strong country music collections will want to purchase it.-H-Net Reviews
"The Waylon Jennings Discography is the history of an artist in the recording studio. Smith's attention to detail is commendable. The volume stands as a fine tribute to an important artist. Libraries with strong country music collections will want to purchase it."-H-Net Reviews

Author Bio

JOHN L. SMITH is retired after 30 years with AT&T. His interests include anthropology, with a specific focus on the culture of the Native Americans of the Plains, as well as the compilation of discographical listings of individual recording artists and record companies. He has compiled The Johnny Cash Discography (Greenwood 1985), The Johnny Cash Discography, 1984-1993 (Greenwood 1994), and The Johnny Cash Record Catalog (Greenwood 1994).