Crazy Sane (Waylon Jennings)

This person died in 2002 at the age of 64, Born in Littlefield, Texas, he became a radio disc jockey at 14 and formed his own band soon afterward. His resonant, authoritative voice was used to narrate The Dukes of Hazzard. Early in his career, his life nearly ended when he gave up his seat on the plane that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper. With Willie Nelson, he performed duets like Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys and Good Hearted Woman. Today’s dead celebrity is Waylon Jennings.

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Transcript of this episode

NYT Obituary for Waylon Jennings

Waylon talks about the death of Buddy Holly

In depth interview with Waylon Jennings about his autobiography

Badass stories about Waylon

Waylon and Big Bird

Dead or Alive quiz game

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