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Wayon Ol' Waylon Trivia Quiz

This is my second quiz concerning the greatest Country singer in the world in my opinion, Waylon Jennings. Most answers will be found in the book "Waylon", or on his web site.

A multiple-choice quiz by bullshipper. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
bullshipper

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
262,376

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
12 / 20

Plays
966

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (8/20), Guest 74 (15/20), Guest 216 (14/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. What year was Waylon born? Hint

1938

1930

1937

1940

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Question 2 of 20

2. What is Waylon's real name? Hint

Waylon Arnold Jennings

Charles Hardin

Harold Jenkins

Jerry Hubbard

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Question 3 of 20

3. What denomination Church did Waylon attend as a child? Hint

Baptist

Lutheran

Methodist

Church of Christ

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Question 4 of 20

4. Was "Waylon" his mother's first choice for his first name?

Yes

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Question 5 of 20

5. How many brothers did Waylon have? Hint

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Question 6 of 20

6. What year did Waylon sign with RCA? Hint

1964

1958

1961

1960

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Question 7 of 20

7. Waylon wore a leather wrist band on his wrist. Why? Hint

he thought it looked cool.

He was protesting the sale of records

It providied support for an old injury he suffered

he was protesting the Vietnam War

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Question 8 of 20

8. When Waylon first moved to Nashville who did he share an apartment with? Hint

Hank Williams Jr.

Ralph Mooney

Richie Albright

Johnny Cash

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Question 9 of 20

9. Who produced Waylon's first single? Hint

Danny Davis

Buddy Holly

Chet Atkins

Bobby Bare

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Question 10 of 20

10. What year did Waylon gain self producing rights to his records? Hint

1984

1964

1969

1972

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Question 11 of 20

11. What was the name of the first album Waylon released under his new contract? Hint

Rudy Don't Take your Love to Town

Honky Tonk Heroes

This Time

Waylon at JD's

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Question 12 of 20

12. What was the name of Waylon's first RCA Album? Hint

Folk Country

Leavin Town

Nashville Rebel

Waylon Live at JD's

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Question 13 of 20

13. At least twice in his career he took a break and stopped recording and touring Once in 1959, and once in 1984. Why did he stop touring in 1959? Hint

He lost his license

He felt guilty about the death of Buddy Holly

He was tired

His wife gave birth to a new baby

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Question 14 of 20

14. The next major break came in 1984 it lasted about 2 months what was the reason for this break? Hint

He went fishing

He was going through a divorce.

He went bankrupt

Waylon spent the time getting his system cleaned from drugs.

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Question 15 of 20

15. Who did Waylon credit his ability to quit drugs? Hint

Hank Williams Jr.

Elvis Presley

Johnny Cash

Jessi Colter and Shooter Jennings

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Question 16 of 20

16. In the mid to late 80's Waylon's health suddenly took a turn for the worse, He was hospitalised Why? Hint

Pneumonia

Appendicitis

He was given bypass Surgery.

Drug Rehab

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Question 17 of 20

17. What was the most remarkable thing about the album "Wanted the Outlaws"? Hint

It was the first country album in history to sell over a million copies.

The album featured 4 different artists

All the artists were against the Nashville Sound

All the songs were previously released on other albums

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Question 18 of 20

18. Late in Waylon's career he was a member of two "Super Groups" What were the names of these two groups? Hint

"Waylon" and "Willie"

"Lonesome" and "On'ry and Mean"

"Highwaymen" and "Ol' Dogs"

"The Outlaws" and "Common People"

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Question 19 of 20

19. Who were the Highwaymen? Hint

Waylon and Billy Jo Shaver

Waylon Jennings, Bobby Bare, and Jerry Reed

Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, And Johnny Cash.

Waylon Jennings, Jessi Colter, Willie Nelson, And Tom Paul Glaser

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Question 20 of 20

20. In December of 2001 something major happened in Waylon's life. What was it? Hint

He had a foot amputated due to diabeties

He was elected to the Country Musi Hall of Fame

He signed a new deal with RCA

He re-newed his wedding Vows

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year was Waylon born?

Answer: 1937

His actual birthday was June 15, 1937.

2. What is Waylon's real name?

Answer: Waylon Arnold Jennings

Harold Jenkins is Conway Twitty, Charles Hardin is Buddy Holley's real name. Jerry Hubbard is the real name of Jerry Reed.

3. What denomination Church did Waylon attend as a child?

Answer: Church of Christ

Waylon's love for playing guitar caused some concern for his Mother as the Church of Christ in those days didn't use musical instruments.

4. Was "Waylon" his mother's first choice for his first name?

Answer: No

He was originally going to be called Wayland but the Baptist church in the area where he was born was called Wayland Baptist Church. The preacher from the Church thanked his mother for naming him after their church. She was a Church of Christ follower so the name was changed to Waylon.

5. How many brothers did Waylon have?

Answer: 3

Tommy, James and Beau were their real names.

6. What year did Waylon sign with RCA?

Answer: 1964

He signed after Bobby Bear introduced him to Chet Atkins.

7. Waylon wore a leather wrist band on his wrist. Why?

Answer: It providied support for an old injury he suffered

Waylon broke his wrist in a car accident. The wrist brace helped him to continue to play his guitar. After the wrist healed he continued to wear the brace because he felt it helped his wrist.

8. When Waylon first moved to Nashville who did he share an apartment with?

Answer: Johnny Cash

He toured with Hank Jr. early in Hank's Career. Ritchie Albright was Waylon's Best friend and Drummer. Ralph Mooney played Steel guitar in Waylon's Band.

9. Who produced Waylon's first single?

Answer: Buddy Holly

Buddy Holly produced Waylon's first single in 1958. The song Waylon released was Jole` Blon. All the others were working for RCA during Waylon's career with RCA.

10. What year did Waylon gain self producing rights to his records?

Answer: 1972

After his record Ladies Love Outlaws was released his contract was up for renewal. Waylon told Chet Atkins that the only way he would sign is if he was given total artistic control. The rest, they say is history.

11. What was the name of the first album Waylon released under his new contract?

Answer: Honky Tonk Heroes

The Album was released in July of 1973.

12. What was the name of Waylon's first RCA Album?

Answer: Waylon Live at JD's

This album was released in December of 1964.

13. At least twice in his career he took a break and stopped recording and touring Once in 1959, and once in 1984. Why did he stop touring in 1959?

Answer: He felt guilty about the death of Buddy Holly

Waylon had given his seat on the flight to J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, and decided to ride the band bus to the next gig. He and Buddy joked about it and Waylon told Buddy that he hoped his plane crashed. When it did, Waylon was so guilt ridden that he quit the business for 2 years.

14. The next major break came in 1984 it lasted about 2 months what was the reason for this break?

Answer: Waylon spent the time getting his system cleaned from drugs.

Waylon never went through a rehab center according to his autobiography. He stopped cold turkey and went through de-tox at his home in Arizona.

15. Who did Waylon credit his ability to quit drugs?

Answer: Jessi Colter and Shooter Jennings

He said if it hadn't been for his wife and son he would never have gotten off the drugs.

16. In the mid to late 80's Waylon's health suddenly took a turn for the worse, He was hospitalised Why?

Answer: He was given bypass Surgery.

While in the hospital his good friend Johnny Cash came to visit at which point Waylon remarked that Johnny didn't look too good himself. At this point Johnny was admitted for a by pass of his own.

17. What was the most remarkable thing about the album "Wanted the Outlaws"?

Answer: It was the first country album in history to sell over a million copies.

All the answers pertained to this particular album.

18. Late in Waylon's career he was a member of two "Super Groups" What were the names of these two groups?

Answer: "Highwaymen" and "Ol' Dogs"

The two groups recorded songs with the group name in the titles.

19. Who were the Highwaymen?

Answer: Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, And Johnny Cash.

The Highwaymen were originally formed in 1985. Waylon, Bobby Bare and Jerry Reed were the men who made up the group Old Dogs.

20. In December of 2001 something major happened in Waylon's life. What was it?

Answer: He had a foot amputated due to diabeties

He had planned on returning to touring when he healed from the operation. Unfortunantely, he passed away on February 13, 2002. The world lost the greatest country and western artist it ever knew.

Source: Author bullshipper

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