Waylon Jennings Stories

Kenny Vaughan, Dave Roe, Chris Scruggs, Tim Carroll and Barry Walsh sharing personal stories about being around Waylon Jennings.
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[@sweetkittiez]

I feel so disconnected for just finding you today and yet I'm grateful

[@KLUNKET]

Waylon Jennings was doing a show at the Capitol Music Hall in Wheeling in 1994 which I believe is the last show he performed there. I had seen Waymore in concert a ton of times, but I really had wanted to try and get an autograph this time. Waylon wasn't known for sitting around hours after the show and signing autographs. I bought a picture book at the concessions booth before the show, and I snuck out early to try and catch Waylon on his way to the bus. I had worked at the Capitol so I had access to area's that the public did not. I was standing there in the rain, trying to keep my picture book from getting wet when Jesse Colter came to the door of the bus and she said "Are you standing in the rain to try and get Waylon to sign your book? I've been watching you through the window and feeling awful bad"! And I said "yes, I've tried many times to catch him after a show unsuccessfully"... Jesse took my book and said "I will get Waylon to sign it", and she went back inside for a brief moment, came back with a towel and handed it to me... she said "go be dry, its torture watching you standing there wet in this cold, come back in 30 minutes". I went into the lobby, dried off, and people at this time were leaving the show. I stared at my watch and counted 30 minutes exactly, went back out and the bus was gone! I thought, not only did I miss Waylon but now I lost my picture book I paid 20 bucks for! I was bummed! I walked out of the hidden parking area beside the Capitol onto the main street when I heard a car horn. I looked over and there was Waylon's gold 84 Cadillac Seville with Waylon in the drivers seat and Jesse in the passenger side. Waylon put the window down, and said "come here Hoss"... He hands me the book signed on the front, Jesse signed it inside the book, and Waylon Jennings said to me- "Thanks son, I wouldn't have stood out here in this rain freezing my ass off for anyone"! And they drove away!!

[@rexoates4484]

My autograph story is a bit different. I was stationed in Germany in 83 in the army and was a big fan of Waylon. My 1SGTs wife worked in the travel office and got tickets to see him in Nuremberg. It was the only time I ever saw him. Many years later, I ordered an autographed tour book from Waylon’s office. I actually got someone else’s and called and reordered it. Fast forward a while and I had a Facebook friend who went to Waylon’s memorial service at the Rhyman. He got a couple of extra programs and sent me one. I immediately had it laminated to protect it. Fast forward some time later and I ran into my old 1SGT’s friend online. He gave me his address. I wrote him a surprise letter and told them how special it was to me that they took me to see Waylon in concert. I included the program from the memorial service with the letter. RIP Waylon.

[@TheIrishprk]

By far, the coolest Waylon story from a fan! It just shows what a down to earth guy The Hoss could be

[@KLUNKET]

@@TheIrishprk I have that autographed picture book framed and hanging in my "man cave" still all of these years later. I'm so happy to have it, I got to meet quite a few legends and get autographs from working at the Capitol Music Hall, but had tried many times for Waylon at multiple shows with no luck. For him to have sat there in his car and waited until they saw me come out was a truly kind act... And left me with a great memory. Oh, and by the way, I still have Waylon Jennings blue towel that Jesse Colter herself handed me to dry off with. It's just a towel, but the fact that it was "Waylon's Towel" made me hang onto it!

[@garyanthony4854]

That’s a awesome story. Thanks for sharing.

[@user-we2mq9le1q]

This is great hearing about Waylon Jennings and friends ❤

[@whiskeycitydiggers]

More than an hour of badass Waylon Jennings stories on my birthday? Otis, you shouldn't have! Thanks a lot.

[@otisgibbs]

Happy Birthday to ya! : )

[@whiskeycitydiggers]

​@@otisgibbs Thank you! Hope to see you somewhere this year, keep truckin'.

[@Caperhere]

Happy birthday.

[@TheGeniuschrist]

Happy Birthday!

[@julesotis13]

yeah he should have and did enjoy and id love to share som ewhiskey with ya some day whoeevr you are! enjoy a friend of Otis Gibbs is a friend of mines - stephen jules otis career rubin

[@theredneckshow6126]

I remember one time about 1984 at lanierland music Park in Calhoun Georgia. The concert was over and everybody was leaving and I jumped up on the stage and went through the backstage door. Open the door and walk down the hallway and the first door I come too Waylon was sitting right there in a chair talking. It was I believe a security guard and then his bodyguard. I walked by and then backed up and looked in the door and he looked right at me and said come on in and have a seat hoss. We talked for about an hour just us. He treated me like he had known me all his life. we talked about family and kids and music. One of the greatest conversations I ever had with the outlaw Waylon Jennings.

[@otisgibbs]

I made this compilation to make it easier for people to find all of these stories. These are all clips from interviews I've done over the last two years. Feel free to share it with your favorite Waylon fan.

[@donny_doyle]

Thx O- love love love these...

[@jasonmorris3533]

Otis Gibbs, thank you for making REAL fans have real, legit stories about our musical influences and heroes.. I'm a very split influence guy, half outlaw country, half many rock n roll players, singers, etc.. I'm a lead guitarist and I love many from both genres equally.. And, by the way, your music kicks ass.. I'm digging your stuff as we speak.. Keep up the kick ass , real honest music you're putting out for all of us, thanks a shit ton... Jason

[@SmilingAtheist]

Thanks Mr Otis for this and sharing these stories , about Waylon and all the other ones. I love the WS Holland interview because I’m from Jackson and I guess that I hold WS near to my heart in some way. Thanks for sharing buddy.

[@countrywestern2272]

Well done🎸🎸🎸

[@Mike-bp2hh]

Thank you sir

[@SkunkMonkey991]

Got to see Waylon in his prime in 79. I had 3rd row seats center stage. Tickets cost me $8 each. Crickets opened.

[@joesaulsiii2254]

I'm younger than you but was raised by my grandmother raised watching hee haw and the Johnny Cash show, Waylon is my favorite singer of all time, even when he talked you could feel the emotions in his spirit. I'm a player to and wish I could have been part of that time

[@dwightcrooks4976]

Same here, Hoss.

[@claudehill2]

Hoss was my Friend when I was Chief Engineer at Glaser Sound Studios in Nashville in the early 1970’s. I recorded all The Outlaws. I used to go out “Roaring” with Tompall, Waylon, Jack “Cowboy” Clement in Printer’s Alley, Tootsie’s and Lower Broad.

[@angiejones3733]

You should share some stories. Now that these guys are gone it's cool to hear their stories to help keep them alive, along with the music.

[@user-se1zd1cg6c]

How exciting lucky you😂debbie

[@chadhudson4500]

Where else, other than Otis' living room, can you sit in on great stories like these? Thanks for inviting us all in, Otis!

[@defaultusername123]

*Waylon is timeless*

[@toploadtele]

My dear friend Billy Ray Reynolds (BRR) who is now deceased played with Waylon for years during the early days. Waylon cut several of BRR's songs during the Good Hearted Woman era... I got to hang backstage and on Waylons bus during several Waylon gigs with Hoss and Jessi and of course BRR... Waylon was a super cool cat and funny as hell. Great memories!

[@davejanssen4699]

“This time” I think that song says how he meant. He was one of the best!

[@timothygarland8380]

Executive Inn Hotel Paducah KY in 80s I saw Waylon for my first time it was great, after the show I went back stage to meet him this guy said go out that door He's on the bus it was parked right up to the door I'll never forget stepping on the bus to meet Waylon he looked eight feet tall I shook his hand told him how much I enjoyed his music he said I sure do appreciate that. Only Waylon was that approachable back then.

[@libertywilly7519]

I couldn't name 3 Waylon tunes but this was an hour we'll spent.

[@HeikkiUutiset]

Maybe you can name some now.

[@martymcpeak4748]

I remember hearing Waylon playing the Reservations, and the first time he played one, the crowd was quiet and he thought he bombed. But someone told him no, they were quiet out of respect for him because they loved what he was doing. I loved that Kenny Vaughn was on this, Kenny is an unreal guitarist and funny as all. you gotta like him. Thank you for putting this out. I loved it.

[@bluesvillestation]

My very favourite stories Waylon stories. I can’t get enough. ✌🏻

[@mannishboy1]

A friend of mine told me he saw Waylon in Greenfield, Indiana. He said the crowd wasn't really into it. Waylon kept saying, "I didn't say I'd be good, I just said I'd be here." 😂

[@rubinjames3813]

Thank you Mr. Gibbs for this video. I can say that the Navajo Nation grew up on Waylon Jennings as far as I can remember. The Waylon beat is where I learned to play the bass. One story I'd like to share...back in the 80s a Navajo country band called The Navajo Sundowners played and recorded many Waylon songs that I myself grew up on. A story I've heard growing up, lead singer of the Navajo Sundowners had a drink to ask for permission to play and record his music while in a PHX club. Not sure if it was true but several volumes were recorded by The Navajo Sundowners at Canyon studios in the 80s. Waylon sure has influenced my bass playing and I'm grateful to find these stories brought together in one video.

[@stevesmith2314]

Just spent a couple hours in Littlefield Tx last week w Waylon's younger Brother James.... .2 hours of amazing stories, its worth the detour if your ever in Lubbock

[@robertreznik9330]

Littlefield died the day the water ran out.

[@jamesstanford7603]

Mr. Gibbs: Thank You. Your interviews are always fascinating & bring a smile to mind & heart. God Bless Sir!

[@PongbyAtari]

I absolutely loved this video I have been a Waylon fan since I was a kid so 50 years or so I'm 62 now. One of my best concert memories actually my favorite was seeing Waylon in 1978 at Chrysler Arena in Ann Arbor such great memories and I still have that ticket stub. Thanks for the video Otis.

[@paulmichaud1246]

I,m 62 as well ,love waylon & waylon & willy ! Classic sound !

[@tiddums1151]

Wow Otis, great video. Waylon's always been one of my top favorites. I remember buying all of Waylon's albums and my sister said 30 years from now you're not going to listen to those, why do you buy them? Sorry sis I still listen to em. I sure do miss him. Thanks for the video.

[@Alex-fd2dr]

Otis Thanks for this I am a huge Waylon fan I am 60 years old I’ve been listening to him since I was 20 and friends of mine turned me on To him camping in northern Minnesota drinking and fishing good memories I’ll never forget the day he died I cried…. saw him twice in concert

[@virginiamccabe3073]

I am a huge Waylon fan. Yes I would like to hear more on musicians. I love the music and listen to it frequently. I also love Jessie.

[@tinman00]

From an old hillbilly from Washington State. Thanks slot man. Love your videos and tunes

[@badapple65]

This episode is in my top 3 favorite Otis Gibbs videos. Great job and so relaxing to sit back taking in a relaxed delivery from all 3 men that make up this video.

[@duncanfrere2656]

Just KINDLED me a copy of Waylon's book! Great episode! Thanks Otis!

[@curbshoppin]

I love all these stories, Waylon was one of my biggest musical hero’s , thank you for keeping these stories good and bad alive about all our musical heroes

[@lightparticular2477]

Otis, thanks for what you do. Your video collection will be a library that never burns down.

[@otischandler2613]

Thank you Otis ...my name is Otis also stage name hello I'm not Johnny cash... Waylon has been my music hero all my life and will be to my grave thx for keeping my hero alive thru story and song I knew his oldest son Terry before he died and I'm friends with his son whey Jennings struggle and jelly roll ..the whole family are extremely good folks and some of them coming from music on both sides of their blood like struggle Jennings its no wonder their carrying on like they do...there is so much more to Waylon than just I song he kicked nashvilles azz and made them like it....and freed their slaves of the music industry..every artist in this country including myself owe Waylon a debt of gratitude we cant never pay him back.. ..thank you my friend I subscribed and I'll be looking for more from you..

[@kelviecarlile1058]

Boy I sure miss ole Waylon. Hoss you ain't ever going away!!!

[@waynetoneseekerandersen2213]

Thanks Otis! The first music I heard at an early age I loved was Waylon. I am now 52. 3 weeks after Waylon died, I named my first son Waylon!

[@mikegrimes6999]

I also named my son Waylon

[@muttomatic]

Favorite Waylon song? Unpossible! Great video and interviews. Thank you.

[@KarenTeeters]

YES! Please, more Waylon Stories, if you please!

[@tulsatoolfool]

Thanks for honoring this special man with groundbreaking talent..

[@sandradurham]

Really enjoy listening to any story about Waylon. Thanks.

[@nyalwalker6372]

Thank you for all the stories Otis. My favorite Waylon song is Bob Wills Is Still The King.

[@robbie5984]

This is some of the most important American music history and thank you for helping. Keep it alive.

[@_Peremalfait]

After hearing Kenny Vaughan's Waylon story I had to look into that transition period of Waylon's career. I found a few videos from around 71, and you can see what Kenny is talking about. Waylon definitely had a stage presence and it's easy to see why women liked him. He was in his early thirties then, and had a swagger and just enough touch of bad boy that you can't fake.

[@eternallife9786]

So true! But I think the bad boy was mainly rooted in the drug use of that era and the carefree nature of the music they weren't afraid to incorporate a few different styles music and live a little

[@buddylobos5277]

Thanks Otis. This was great to have all these interviews grouped together in one place. Really enjoy the first hand accounts.

[@jeffgast7215]

Love this so much. The more Waylon Stories the better. Absolute Legend!!

[@TheOldYellers]

Waylon is definitely one of my favorites with out a doubt. Thanks Otis. This is cool.

[@ayronsmama05]

Absolutely love this video and the book!! It's wonderful to listen to it on audio with Waylon narrating! Wanted to edit with my favorite......can't name one!! Waylons music I grew up on. Born in 68 and my mama a barroom beauty and me her sidekick, each and every song gives me a memory. So here at 54 Waylons music and I have gotten drunk, cried, loved, been that lady behind closed doors and proud to be a die hard Waylon fan. And besides so many of my relationships looked ALOT like Waylon, lol!

[@russbrownmusic]

Waylon was my mom's favorite - I don't think it's any coincidence that my Dad looked like 60's Waylon a bit when they met - LOL - Very cool

[@jammininthepast]

I saw Waylon and his outlaw band open for Willie back in the '70s at Red Rocks, Denver. Don't get me wrong Willie was good but Waylon! My gosh he wrung that audience like a sponge. Man was he a dynamic performer...people actually went to sleep on Willie afterward.

[@stephenschneider9209]

Dude... I'll tell ya, this made my day! I'm 57 grew up with the boys playing their tunes. I love country and rock n roll but the highwaymen and the ol possum, Hank Jr. Waylon is my all time favorite. Thank you for sharing.

[@rylieriley]

They don't make 'em like Waylon anymore, do they? These stories are all great.

[@TheHCTroubador]

This is simply fantastic. Thank-you!

[@chassisresearchkid]

100% Waylon Jennings all the way, please tell more!!!!!!

[@gigirobbin5340]

Thanks for sharing yoir stories of Waylon ❤

[@melindapentz7729]

My uncle had Waylon Jennings a lot of collections I like him as well I am 61 now but he was amazing I like old sock and roll but all different music but I loved him

[@VAHOSS]

Merle's manager was Fuzzy Owens. Billy Joe Shavers once said that he was a dirty sob. I think Waylon looked at Hag as a good friend back then, and feels like they took advantage of him the same day that he experienced a big tragedy. Waylon realized that they weren't there to comfort a friend....they were there to get his and leave

[@bobbyecrockett1710]

Thanks for sharing! Waylon is my favorite male country singer ever!

[@dsoule4902]

Thank you for these stories

[@NateTheMeh]

This is amazing Otis! Thanks so much for making these more accessible, I’ve been binging these and getting them all put together paints such a VIVID picture of Waylon. Thanks again!

[@roxannetoth5026]

Hi Otis, what a fine video this is; all these fabulous guys with stories. Geez, Kenny V, and Chris Scruggs, ( no wonder they play with Marty) and damn, just all of ',em. What a treasure you put together about the great Waylon. I've been a CCRN for 33 yrs, retired since '07 due to illness. Also a patient since a young girl and still now. I can tell you that from the 60's thru the 70's those drugs were considered medicine, and then ppl got a lot smarter, but all did not heed. I was lucky I did and still do well on just one, by my doc, all monitored by the government. It can be done, but not easy. I think you asked. Anyway, Waylon songs in no.particular order, " Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way", "Luckenbach Texas", ".I'm A Ramblin' Man", and "Rainy Day Woman". Thx again for all your wonderful work. Peace and love

[@dawnspeight9941]

Thank you for posting these videos!! My mom was a waitress at Mr. Lucky’s in 1966-1967. Charlie Pride tipped her $20. She met a lot of these guys… Also knew Bob Sacora (spelling?)

[@sarahashley4132]

“Sikora”he owns Bobby Qs now. I am doing something. I am a manager at one of the locations. I would love to hear some of your moms stories to help with my project. 🙏🏻

[@KLeeHill]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! I love Charlie Pride!

[@toddflowers8052]

Absolutely love hearing these stories brother Otis !!! Thanks a million !!!

[@catheryndenton1766]

Awesome Awesome Awesome !!!! One thing that really stands out for me is how eloquent & thoughtful & tactful all these guys are. Super well spoken. Polite & deferential. Top notch indeed.

[@tiredmule7624]

Being a nice person is constantly mentioned by top session and touring musicians as mandatory to work with / for the best…your perceptive observation is right on.

[@sevenmileridgeband]

This is so great. All of it. The history and perspective captured here in these first hand accounts is priceless. Thanks to you Otis and thanks all your guests.

[@harleyhoney]

I love listen to all your stories Otis but I really did enjoy these of Waylon. I listened to him & Merle all day & night. My Dad turned me on to then when I was a youngin. I know every word of every Merle & Waylon song. Makes me nostalgic & I feel close to Daddy when I hear the good old boys music. Dad played bass in local bands & loved his classic country music & musicians. I get that from him. I appreciate that gift from my dad.. I do enjoy all your stories and I thank you for knowledge & great sense of humor. Have a blessed day!

[@bradynichols4464]

Otis, Thank you so much for what you do. ❤❤

[@Thomasgene]

Thank you! Love Waylon Jennings stories!

[@joshporter08]

Thanks for putting these together Otis! Great stuff, I especially love Kenny Vaughan

[@TheBustedNut]

This was so cool, I could listen to these old stories for hrs. Thank you for this.👍

[@aaronpangle2185]

I was a sophomore or junior in High School when I saw this Waylon Era lineup at a gig on Neyland Drive just below Neyland Stadium in Knoxville TN at some sort of Riverfest thing that eventually became Boomsday which has now also ceased to exist. Great show. Great lineup. I've always looked back on that show through the years as one of my top 5.

[@Kralphrn]

Otis,these interviews are priceless! thx so much for posting

[@patrickclinton4277]

thanks for sharing these stories Good time

[@jamesjacobs8785]

You always have great stories, Otis, I’m looking forward to the next!!

[@Theweeze100]

Love these stories Otis. Thank you so much piecing them together!

[@jimsanford9215]

Thanks Otis!

[@wallymarx9646]

Thanks, man. This was a treasure.

[@chrishankins905]

Thanks so much for doing this! I really appreciate it

[@VAcreeper]

Brother, you are gonna spoil us with content like this- I love your work and always thirsty for more!! Can’t wait to see what you give us next!! Thank you so much!

[@dhix2388]

AWESOME OTIS. THANKS

[@h.sinclair]

amazing thing here thanks Otis man

[@sweetkittiez]

The stores are therapeutic because I grew up on that style of music in the 70s and reintroduce myself to guitar at 55 after 30 years of serious drug abuse I mean after all the medications that I tried for anxiety and depression music has been the best ✌️🤟

[@matthewsouthworth3848]

I love you, Otis. You make me feel a little better about people.

[@heinrich817]

How many of your videos have I watched today? I love what you're doing and how nice you are.

[@chriscosby2459]

I like the Waylon stories or anything about music history. All my life I have always gone back to Waylon, Bob Dylan, and Eric Clapton.

[@PhilneedsaBand]

Great video and well made, this is the one and only way to do it. Taking time, delivering nothing but the goods, and of course a real pure love for the music!

[@PhilneedsaBand]

Great video and well made, this is the one and only way to do it. Taking time, delivering nothing but the goods, and of course a real pure love for the music. Thank you!

[@daleveile9817]

Thanks for sharing these stories! You've done a lot of research obviously, and I really appreciate all that you do. Keep em coming! I could listen to you all day long!

[@derik4eel284]

Thanks for the stories, brother Otis. I sure am glad the KZbin gods played you right after my outlaw country playlist endedd, and after listening, I not only saved you to my playlist I sent your video to all my friends that appreciate your channel. Thanks for quality entertainment. I wish you the best of luck and millions of followers. Stay safe out there and I can’t wait to hear some more quality entertainment.

[@tomquigley3315]

Swing'n door's live. Loud and cat fishing with a bon fire on the river. These interveiws are awsome. Thank you so much.

[@stthbldt3594]

43:25 this moment from your interview has had a cascading effect on my life

[@bigrig4385]

The Eagle album was so underrated, IMO. It's my second favorite Waylon album behind Honky-Tonk Heroes

[@defaultusername123]

Billie Joe Shaver and Waylon were sublime

[@bigrig4385]

@@defaultusername123 darn straight hoss.

[@JHargis68]

It's a damn good album. Unfortunately it came out after country radio had decided to run off anyone who didn't, in their opinion, appeal to their newly chosen demographic target (young females). "Wrong" was Waylon's last "cup of coffee" and then they wouldn't play any of his new material after that.

[@bigrig4385]

@@JHargis68 you have a good memory. Wrong was a good one, but my favorites are songs like Old Church Hymns & Nursery Rhymes, Reno and Me, What Bothers Me Most, Where Corn Don't Grow.

[@JHargis68]

@@bigrig4385 All great songs. "Reno and Me" is probably my favorite. I remember the second single was "Where Corn Don't Grow" and it didn't do much. Waylon had had his cup of coffee from country radio and they were done with him.

[@tychapman7851]

Great job…Found this late at night & it kept me up way to late bite I couldn’t turn it off. I’ve seen that book, but haven’t read it yet…it’ll be my next. Waylon was the man.

[@carlcundy7512]

I THANK YOU SIR FOR POSTING!!

[@ryban1001]

This is a great tribute!

[@johnnywright5236]

love it thanks otis

[@Serphwratt]

This rules Otis, thank you!

[@joyceb.sachsesachse1242]

OTIS, good idea to put the stories together of a ARTIST , would love to hear some other complications of other artist , so I can send to friends . Luv ya OTIS and the great interviews.

[@anthonyarnold1318]

Waylon and his family lived above me in Nashville for several years in Forrest Hills. Love being a Nashville native born and raised. I am 60. Ronnie Prophet lived next door to us. Tony the oldest son was my first guitar teacher . Ronnie strung my first guitar for me in his underwear early Christmas morning. I was left handed and he strung it right handed and that is how I play. Ronnie’s son Jimmy was a great friend. I mowed their yard for years, that how I made money in my neighborhood from 12 years old through college at Vanderbilt.

[@garyanthony4854]

Thank you Otis.

[@robertcollins5904]

I got to meet Waylon. I listened to the book. Before arriving at his home 4:30 am. With a film crew. Jessi showed me where George Jones was tied up. Terry J wrote the script. I spent around four hours just talking like ole Texans. Terry and I were the same age.

[@Ivearted]

This is awesome!!!! 😎👍

[@pauljacobs1911]

Good stuff, Otis!

[@lindasuegreenkennedy9739]

❤ anything about Waylon

[@heinrich817]

I would love to hear some interviews with people who've worked with Tracy Nelson, who sang with so many of the greats. Keep it up.