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Waylon: Renegade. Outlaw. Legend.
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Waylon: Renegade. Outlaw. Legend.

1990-01-01 · 60 min · ★ 7.0

Music · Documentary

The Authorized Video Biography. The true story of Waylon Jennings. From his days as Buddy Holly's protégé to his battles with the Nashville system. From his musical breakthrough in the '70s to drug addiction and recovery in the '80s to his death in 2002. A memorable portrait of one of the great legends of country music. Featuring rare footage and over 20 classic song clips and performances of Waylon's greatest hits, including: Honky Tonk Heroes, This Time, Good Hearted Woman, Luckenbach, Texas, Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way, Amanda, America and The Eagle. Special guest appearances by: Chet Atkins, Johnny Cash, Jessi Colter, Rodney Crowell, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Jr, Richie Albright, Herb Alpert.

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TH Entertainment, White Star
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Waylon JenningsWaylon JenningsSelf
Willie NelsonWillie NelsonSelf
Hank Williams Jr.Self
Jessi ColterSelf
George JonesGeorge JonesSelf

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