The Unexpected Relationship Between John Lennon and Waylon Jennings
Music has an interesting way of making opposites attract. Whether it be a mutual fondness for the same song or a respect for another person’s talent or taste, music has the power to bring people together in a way no other means does. That being so, it unexpectedly brought together two iconic musicians and created a relationship worth mentioning. The relationship in question is between Waylon Jennings and John Lennon.
On the surface, Lennon and Jennings couldn’t be farther apart on the musical and general life spectrum. One dude is an outlaw country singer from Texas and the other dude is a pop rocker from England. In a way, you might have a better chance of making a dog and a cat get along. However, throw all of these face-value judgments aside, as when Lennon and Jennings met they took quite a liking to each other.
Even though the two resided in different genres, they were of similar age. Thus, they surely shared some of the same musical influences such as Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, and Little Richard. Although, their first interaction and newfound relationship had nothing to do with music. Rather, they just liked each other as good-humored dudes with a similar edge.
Source: Peter Burditt/americansongwriter.com
