“There’s always one more way to do something...and that’s your way.” - Waylon Jennings. This quote pretty much sums it all up. Born in Littlefield to a poor family he became interested in a variety of music by listening to Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams, B.B. King and Bobby “Blue” Bland. After dropping out out school in the 10th grade he moved to Lubbock becoming a DJ meeting Buddy Holly plus guesting on KDAV Radio’s “Sunday Party”. Buddy Holly was the first to recognize Waylon’s talents producing his first recording. When Waylon wanted to be a involved with rock & roll Buddy told him: “No, not rock & roll...you’re country”. After convincing him that “time would prove him to be right”...they recorded “Jole Blon” at Norman Petty Studios in 1958. Waylon learned from Buddy Holly “Never compromise concerning your music...do what you feel.” Buddy helped Waylon, who played guitar, obtain an electric bass becoming a member of The Crickets for the ill-fated “Winter Dance Party” tour 1959. Modern country music owes much of it’s broadbased appeal and rugged individualism to Waylon Jennings. His career stretched from the mid-50’s with Holly, through four decades whose music he helped shape. He influenced instrumental and vocal styles, shaped attitudes launching major trends and from Buddy Holly learned to stay true to himself. With 16 #1 country hits, numerous gold lp’s and 40 million records sold, 2 Grammys, inducted into The Country Music Hall Of Fame plus numerous other major awards left his mark on country music. As a single artist, singing duos with Willie and as a member of The Highwayman Waylon managed to chart 80 songs in the country field. Waylon Jennings defined the outlaw movement by breaking away from the Nashville music trend...producing and doing it “his way”. Waylon had 5 LP’s that went gold or platinum with his “Greatest Hits” RIAA Certified 4 million. Waylon narrated and sang the theme of the popular TV series “Dukes Of Hazzard” in the 80’s that went to #1...his only RIAA Certified gold single.