Waylon: An Autobiography
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (773 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0446518654 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 418 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
As a raconteur, Jennings is by turns self-deprecating and self-indulgent, but never less than entertaining, and almost always charming. The narration reads as if Jennings is relating stories over a beer. With the help of writer and rock guitarist Kaye, an older, calmer, drug-free Jennings now relates his life story, from his childhood in a dirt-floored house in West Texas, through his busted marriages and hard-partying days, to his current existence as happily married man (to country star Jessi Colter) and member of the Highwaymen, the country music supergroup made up of Jennings, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. There's a little more than most readers need to know about Jennings's money troubles, sex life, personal feuds and various drug habits, and there are a few too many testimonials from younger performers (e.g., Billy Ray Cyrus telling Jennings, "Y
Waylon Jennings relates the story of his life as a country music star. His success came when he met his present wife, Jessi Colter.. His beginnings were poor but he became Buddy Holly's protege before sinking into drug abuse and 3 failed marriages
When Waylon Speaks, Great Stories Begin Mark O'Donnell Reading Keith Richards' LIFE sparked a long trend of music biographies that recently saw this book on top of the pile. I have to say, it really felt like a long heart-felt conversation with Waylon himself, which was a rarity in these types of books. So if you are a fan, this is a great read. Waylon's ability to tell a story, colored with humor and social honesty is part of why we love his music.Another part I enjoyed was having such a detailed description of hi. For We Wo Love Outlaws But Don't Want One Of Our Own I had just finished Jessi Colter's book and decided Waylon's autobiography was a must. I was a huge fan. It is a big, beautiful book with so many stories and such an interesting picture of the music business. There are several pictures in the book that always make it more interesting for me because you can see the changes over the years. This book is total raw honesty and at times broke my heart. Waylon's habits made his life rough and his family had to have be. "If you love country music like I do this book is a" according to E. Paton. If you love country music like I do this book is a must read. Not only is it an insight to the artist who in my opinion has one of the most incredible voices I have ever heard but he also gives an insight into the country music business (and some rock and roll also) in the 1950s and 1960s and beyond that also. I put off reading it because I was thinking autobiography=boring. Usually I pick fiction to read but this one breaks all those stereotpyes. Definitely wo