Waylon Jennings

1937-06-15 – 2002-02-13 (age 64) Littlefield, Texas, USA

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Biography

Waylon Arnold Jennings (June 15, 1937 – February 13, 2002) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as one of the founding pioneers of the Outlaw Movement in country music. Jennings started to play guitar at age of eight and first performed at age 12 on KVOW radio, after which he formed his first band, The Texas Longhorns.

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Waylon Jennings

Waylon Jennings

Known For

Maverick

Maverick

1994

as Man with Concealed Guns

The Greatest Night in Pop

The Greatest Night in Pop

2024

as Self (archive footage)

Outlaw Justice

Outlaw Justice

1999

as Tobey Naylor

Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer

2000

as Judge Thatcher (voice)

Stagecoach

Stagecoach

1986

as Hatfield (Gambler)

Follow That Bird

Follow That Bird

1985

as Truck Driver

The Man with the Big Hat

The Man with the Big Hat

2026

as Self (archive footage)

Ned Kelly

Ned Kelly

1970

as Balladere (voice)

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

1985

as Self (uncredited)

Moonrunners

Moonrunners

1975

as Balladeer

I Love Liberty

I Love Liberty

1982

as Self

Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O

Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O

1993

as Self

The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws

The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws

2016

as Self

Saddle Rash

Saddle Rash

2002

as Franny (voice)

The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

1984

as Self - Performer

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

2025

as Self (archive footage)

The Oklahoma City Dolls

The Oklahoma City Dolls

1981

as Wayne Doak

George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends

George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends

1981

as Self

Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died

1999

as Self

The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum

The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum

1990

as Self