Synopses & Reviews
Waylon Jennings, one of country music's most enduring and colorful renegades, shares the story of his explosive life from dirt poor, dirt floor beginnings through his transformation as rockabilly star Buddy Holly's protege to his own near destruction from drug abuse and financial ruin. With pure honesty, good humor, and honky-tonk charisma, Jennings relates the story of his three failed marriages, his uncensored experiences with fellow country music giants Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and George Jones, and finally, his ultimate joy at finding his soulmate and wife of 26 years, fellow recording artist Jessi Colter.
"This book should interest most anyone curious about life of a pop musician, and is likely to be essential reading for country fans". -- Publishers Weekly
"Vast, comprehensive, revealing, exciting, and entertaining, it's an original in a room of carbon copies". -- Johnny Cash
An internationally acclaimed, living legend of country music opens his heart and soul in an unflinching and insightful memoir.
Synopsis
Waylon Jennings relates the story of his life as a country music star. His beginnings were poor but he became Buddy Holly's protege before sinking into drug abuse and 3 failed marriages. His success came when he met his present wife, Jessi Colter.