Jennings, Waylon

Weary from battling unhappily against the Nashville machine, Jennings appealed to RCA's management in New York to allow him to determine how his records would be produced. Jennings' first two albums under this deal, 1972's Ladies Love Outlaws and 1973's Honky Tonk Heroes, captured the rebellious, rock-influenced sound Jennings had always strived for, and presented him as a compelling new presence in country music. Jennings' songs were a breath of fresh air and dared to explore such...