Waylon Jennings owned Willie Nelson's Hair

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[@whiskeycitydiggers]

Sounds like a lot of "bargains" at that estate sale! I can't believe the car and Hank's boots didn't go higher and that Buddy's motorcycle didn't sell for 50K. That's crazy.

[@JohnLeePedimore]

I've got that Waylon book but it's on cassette tape and it's abridged. The cool part is that Waylon actually narrates it. It's like listening to hours of Dukes Of Hazzard voice overs. I think Marty Stuart may own those Hank Williams boots. If I'm not mistaken he has a picture of them in his book Country Music: The Masters. When I was growing up in the 70s the Holy Trinity was Elvis, Evil and Ali.

[@tedgay8427]

There were two Telecasters that Waylon used, one had a black guard and the other was a white guard. Jessie and Scooter have them both. The others were from a short Custom Shop production run in the 90s. Cheers!

[@secondhandlyon2603]

I hadn't seen your comment until I had posted mine. I'm a guitar nerd.😊

[@tedgay8427]

@@secondhandlyon2603 I know that clip about the new Waylon model and phaser pedal. It took me about a week to fight the urge to get the pedal. Cheers!

[@Texasbluestunes]

Correct, there were two he used, but there were other (maybe 1 or 2) early 50’s teles that were almost identical, one was purchased by Nicole Kidman for Keith Urban. But those two you refer two the same ones Waylon and Johnny can be seen playing in Ain’t no good chain gang I believe. A TVshow with them.

[@TaakiPoE]

I diddn't know you were a big Ali fan! Jim Lampley the former HBO boxing commentator recently said in an interview that the best line of boxing commentary he ever heard was from Mick Jagger of all people. They were in a conference room at ABC studios in New York watching Muhammad Ali vs Larry Holmes. Everyone knew what the outcome was gonna be because Ali was much older, and as Holmes was delivering the beatdown on Ali, Mick leaned over to Jim and said "Lamps, do you know what we're watching here?" Jim said "No Mick, what are we watching?" and he said "It's the end of our youth." Thought that was a nice little tidbit to share, great video!

[@otisgibbs]

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[@zendixie]

Great post! That Buddy Holly story needs to be in a movie about his life. I got to see Porter and Dolly together back around 1960 or so on a package show. That Nudie suit blew my 10 year old mind. I tell all my friends ( and random strangers) about your channel Otis. It’s what KZbin should be, informative and entertaining .

[@karenshort4266]

The Buddy Holly Story starred Gary Busey

[@zendixie]

True but I think it could be done better.

[@RoadrocketEst57]

Does seam like some bargains. Hank's boots for sure

[@RoughGuessMusic]

That '46 D-28 with Waylon mojo would be quite a guitar to own!

[@secondhandlyon2603]

I just saw an interview with Shooter Jennings. He said that Waylon had a number 1 and a number 2 that he and his mother still owned. The number 1 was initially a gift from his band and over the years it was heavily modified with active pickups etc. . His number 2 was actually mostly a stock telecaster. They were both butterscotch under the leather.

[@charlesfaucher6518]

I believe that Buddy’s motorcycle is now in the Buddy Holly Museum in Lubbock, Texas. Such a great museum, full of great Buddy Holly memorabilia.

[@archolino]

I hope they rode past the Harley dealership on the way out of town! 🏍️🏍️🏍️ 🖕🖕🖕

[@drybayoudan5429]

Excellent show ! Somehow, the cost of Waylon’s possessions seemed low, in many cases. Those weren’t just “things”. They belonged to Waylon Jennings ! I thoroughly enjoyed today’s breakfast show. Boxing, wrestling, & country music, & catfishin, were BIG, with my dad & me. Waylon’s music & narrations will live forever ! Thanks for all your efforts !

[@brucegwynn47]

I agree with you Otis, 50 thousand dollars would only get things going at a Barris auction for cars, that bike with that history is an amazing buy for that

[@architypeone8646]

A partner desk is a two person desk where each person sits facing each other. Can't believe no one bought Buddy Holly's motorcycle.

[@allanpeters]

Nicole Kidman bought a very well used leather wrapped black guard Tele for Keith Urban, I seem to remember a price of around 100K.

[@dogpaw775]

'Ariel', like the thing on your roof, or what used to be on peoples roofs Great story, never get tired of that one ,thanks.

[@MichaelDavis-pk1bh]

Check out the price of tickets at the Stats Fair Show !!!! You could see Waylon, Dolly, Porter, etc. … for $2 freakin’ dollars !!! Great vid Mr. G

[@rogerwilliams2629]

Would have thought that Triumph would sell for sure. Mornin Otis!!

[@bradrehn1007]

There's an excellent history of Buddy's bike's journey by Bronson Bigelow in a publication called, "the Poet". I found it online by entering Buddy Holly's 1958... It apparently now resides in the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, Texas. Thank you Otis for another great ride down the lanes of memories!!👍

[@keithsullivan-lt4nk]

spent my 17 birthaday at the indiana state fair. first concert the bands were trooper...heart and bto

[@2packs4sure]

I saw The Highwaymen at the Houston rodeo back in the day,,, they were awesome !!

[@billw5189]

Yes. There are for sure A-Lot of Ali memorabilia floating around, which of course makes authenticating more difficult and devalues the items individually. Ali, like Elvis, knew his standing. They were generous, and wanted you to have something. So, lots of gloves & robes, and lots of scarves & rings

[@bglrj]

Thanks for taking us along on your Elmer fudd rabbit hunting expedition!

[@rickyparrish2570]

Shooter still has the 2 original tele's. He sent them to fender a few years back for them to model their waylon tribute tele's after.

[@ClintonCaraway]

I had no idea "Ghost of Our Fathers" was a true story. That is one of my favorite songs and that makes it even better!!

[@drybayoudan5429]

‘And we are thankful you shared it, Otis ! Saturday morning Stufio Wrestling from Memphis was a weekly event for my family, through the 60s & 70s.

[@johndunganmusic]

Cool to hear you mention Crawfordsville - had family in New Ross, Indiana in the 40s. A great uncle hung himself in his barn in New Ross because of poor harvests and hard living. Want to visit out there, but not sure there’s much to see.

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[@bruinsfan8278]

Well Done Otis, keep running your Mouth about Waylon, i cant stop listening !!!

[@KeefsCattys]

Great video. Really enjoyed .

[@johngolden4468]

I read Waylons book several times and it was fantastic! I checked it out from the library and had like a month of overdue fees......worth every penny.

[@tkreitler]

$8000 for the Hank Williams boots is a lot of money but, considering how cool they are, it seems like a bargain.

[@rickyparrish2570]

It seems way underpriced.

[@brianwood7237]

Wassup Otis You're right This is a good way to spend a Saturday morning over coffee...while waiting at a Big O to get new tires😂

[@artemisXsidecross]

Thank you Otis for the rabbit hole excursion and report, the Beatles were very much like The Marx Brothers and had their wit to match. Who would need life insurance if you are a well known musician or celebrity when people with extraordinary deep pockets will buy their hair clippings and what not. The motorcycle story excited my interest the most.

[@Lonnie.Macs.Garage]

Man this is a great bunch of stories! My Uncle who was high up in Eastern Airlines back in the day sent my Grandma to Hawaii first class, and she sat right next to Ali on the flight. She said he was the greatest guy, and he was always my hero too.

[@jammininthepast]

Thanks Otis. Interesting presentation. You're appreciated.

[@robbie5984]

So Shooter was just interviewed by fender about these custom shop, master builds of Waylon’s guitar. He didn’t say how many of the leather bound telecaster is they have. But he did say they still have number one and number two which she almost exclusively use live he said. So that new master build is a combination between number one and number two. They designed by taking elements that they liked a lot from each. Shooter also definitely said that the number one and two are never leaving the family. I thought those were the only two so I’d be curious to see how many either work and which ones sold.

[@user-rr3bv2dk2p]

Hey Otis, Love your videos. My son and I saw you opening for Todd Snyder in Grand Rapids and loved it. I did not know you were opening when I bought the tickets. But I was thrilled when I got to the show and found out you were. You did a great job and it was a fun show.

[@brianmobley1720]

Great episode Otis!! Dick the Bruiser was my grandfather’s favorite wrestler 🤼‍♂️ but he didn’t like Ali lol 😂 ✌️🐿️😎🐿️

[@j.d.wilsonoriginalsongs9669]

My grandmother and her brother sang on live radio. Her on piano, him on his '41 D-28 Herring bone. My Dad played it until he passed, and now I play it... when I pass, my daughter will play it... or sell it and buy a house 😂

[@alexmcmurtrieSits]

Thanks so much OG!

[@robertmillichamp7666]

Beautiful, Ol' Hanks boots!!!, hell of a tale, bet thats what happened, I'd try em out for a day just to risk it, Thanks Otis for taking the bland out of my day yet again, Peace

[@reaganwiles_art]

Princess Di's sweater auctioned two weeks ago for around $1.3M.

[@sevenmileridgeband]

can't make this stuff up!! incredible !!! and yes you're right the hand writing era is over.

[@joyceb.sachsesachse1242]

Luv ya Otis.

[@turfguy420]

Thanks Otis!

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Thank you, Otis 🙏🏻 Happy Saturday! Be good to you 🤍

[@2packs4sure]

Lol,, I know you sold at least one of those Waylon books for sure !!

[@samhardy2038]

Number 1 tele is with the family. Number 2 was purchased by Nicole Kidman for Keith for $ 90 grand. Great stories Otis Your a Gem

[@ersp1]

"I see angels on Ariels in leather and chrome / Swooping down from heaven to carry me home" - in "1952 Vincent Black Lightning" by Richard Thomson.

[@charlieroth4207]

'Ghost of our Fathers' is a GREAT song.

[@samhardy2038]

A story about Hanks boots. Some young performer was in Waylon’s office and Waylon opened a drawer in his desk and pulled the boots out.

[@wittry2]

I met Muhammad Ali in about 1993. I got his autograph and my picture taken with him. Muhammad and I faced each other with raised fists for the photo. He was an absolute gentleman. I’ll never forget it.

[@pageribe2399]

Hank Jr. gave those boots to Waylon.

[@darrellkinkade9205]

Willie's braids! Save that DNA, ya never know...

[@joelfildes5544]

It’s pronounced AIRIEL,like an antenna…(uk version) …great vid cheers.

[@ClarenceHW]

Wonderful stories, thanks!

[@jamesdillman6811]

The first concert I ever saw was in the fairgrounds Coliseum in August of 1970 at the Indiana State Fair. It was an afternoon show with Johnny Cash with The Carter Family, Carl Perkins, The Statler Brothers, and The Tennessee Three. I was fifteen. I attended many concerts in the years following, but one that remains my favorite out of all of them.

[@jbrobertson2758]

A partners desk is a big double desk for two people facing each other. It has a deep top and drawers on both ends. Must weigh a substantial amount.

[@melodymakermark]

I recall Jeff Beck saying as a 14 year old, he saw Buddy Holly at the Croydon Theater. Buddy must’ve bought that bike right after that tour.

[@HonkyTonkHellraiser]

I spent my day with a coffee on the river bank fishing for pink salmon

[@peacefingers2]

I wonder which Waylon TV appearance John Lennon saw.

[@gwag8410]

I love estate auctions too.. it’s amazing what you can find at them, that you will never find anywhere else.. and at a bargain sometimes.. I look for good deals as well 😉 great video..

[@robbie5984]

This is weird. I just had a man in the car not even five minutes ago and here we are. Cool. Happy Saturday.

[@jerrychambers7267]

You sold one to me Otis and I’m glad you did.

[@donscott763]

Here's a bit more about Buddy's motorcycle from "Saving Country Music" website, from 10/2014: "The crown jewel and center of interest at this weekend’s auction of the Waylon Jennings estate at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ was the 1958 Ariel Cyclone motorcycle once owned by Waylon’s mentor Buddy Holly and given to Waylon on his birthday in 1979. Though early reports had the motorcycle not reaching the auction reserve with a bid of $375,000, and other reports said it sold for $450,000, Saving Country Music has confirmed with Guernsey’s Auctioneers that the bike indeed did sell eventually, and for a whopping $457,500. Though the high bidder currently remains anonymous, Lindsey Heller at Guernsey’s was able to confirm the eventual destination of the bike. 'I can tell you that the buyer is from Lubbock, TX, and that it’s his intention to ride it once, and then take it straight to the Buddy Holly Museum and put it on long-term loan." Lubbock is Buddy Holly’s hometown and right down the road from Waylon’s hometown of Littlefield. The two music stars met in Lubbock in the 1950’s."

[@fredmeyer7596]

What song was John Lennon pitching?

[@Papermac]

Wondering the same thing. It wouldn’t surprise me if it had been in a Buddy Holly style, like Starting Over, where he delivers a real Holly impersonation.

[@TwoMuleBlues]

Shooter has the original tele.

[@nicholasthomas3635]

'Air-e-ul' pronunciation of Aerial. My 1st bike was a 500 Triumph.

[@Gorilla.Guitar]

hi sir!: i caught your content @ Billy Joe Shaver. it's by way of Eddy's playing that i know anything about the Shaver clan. i caught a dwight clip (little sister) filmed on the tonite show, waaaay back in the last century. Ive been an admirer of eddy ('s playing) ever since. that leads me to ask if you have any interest in a Eddy Shaver tribute episode?.. it would appear that you were a friend of theirs, you mentioned eddy several times in your clip about his dad, & your content reeks of honesty & integrity so, for me, your well-equipped to provide in-depth @ Ed Shaver & where he couldve gone with his playing.. any consideration, regardless of outcome, will be appreciated. thanks for your time!

[@sunshine3914]

Went to bed watching Waylon this morning. Hands down the sexiest voice of all time. He was quite handsome in the video & Jessie was so lovely… until she sang.

[@user-rp1ls1wd9l]

Very interesting

[@petersheely7246]

👍😎

[@jeffreybiscoe6]

Kind of Shooter kept that letter. Sure he has lots a cool memories maybe that's enough

[@homersreluctantodyssey2508]

8k for hank's boots is a deal

[@julesotis13]

oh those brits...Mick misprounces wyalon jenning (s) when intorducing their live take on Bob wills is Still the Kiung lol

[@ericg303]

Fender just put out a new Waylon telecaster that is a copy of his main guitar. I think it was a 51. Fender put out a video with Shooter talking about the guitar.

[@julesotis13]

tis a good way to spend a saturday and any video with by otis is a good moments to watch and re watch do you really get cat food money if i buy waylons book from that amazon lnk?

[@sunshine3914]

Speaking of spelling Waylon… transcript shows a variety; “Whalen” & “Wayland”.

[@briangordon8602]

Davis Letterman has an interview with Dick the Bruiser on KZbin! Dave's an Indiana boy too. He was a wrestling fan

[@jeffbaker544]

I have one of his vest

[@joeurbanowski321]

The selling price of those boots reinforces the notion that rich people are a-holes..

[@billw5189]

Hey Otis…The Wikipedia entry on you states that you were a tree planter for 10 years and that by your own estimate planted over 7000 trees. That seems like a low count if you did the job for 10 years! Were you daydreaming about music and podcasting?

[@QuiteTheRhino]

That's about 1 tree every 2 hours.

[@7wounders]

What was Waylon's favorite toothpaste, & bar soap brands? 😂