Waylon ...Tales Of My Outlaw Father by Terry Jennings

The majority of my musical readings are rock n roll.
But, I was pleased to win a copy of Terry Waylon's tribute to his father.
It was a special privilege to get an honest, loving portrayal
of this trailblazer of "The Outlaw" movement.

I saw Waylon on stage in his heyday.
I knew only vaguely of drug abuse, failed marriages, but saw a powerful stage presence with his wife, Jessi Colter aboard.
At that time, we had to rely on details from magazine, TV and other print media.

So, I definitely appreciated Terry retracing family footsteps with honesty and clarity.
There is certainly no glossing over troubled times.
I found them informative and the portrait of Waylon could only have been truthfully presented by investigating dark challenges and presenting them candidly.

I am often, but not always, a reader of dedications, introductions and acknowledgements.
Don't miss these.
They define the landscape of this biography.

Don't miss this tribute to Waylon Jennings.

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