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The rock and roll spirit. I learned a lot of that because I worked with Buddy Holly. I played bass with him, and he taught me a lot about that.

Waylon Jennings

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Waylon Jennings
Age: 64 †
Born: 1937
Born: June 15
Died: 2002
Died: February 13
Actor
Composer
Country Musician
Guitarist
Mandolinist
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Littlefield
Texas
Waylon Arnold Jennings
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Hollies
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Holly
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