Tommy Jennings

For the footballer, see Tom Jennings (footballer).
Tommy Jennings
Born(1941-08-08)August 8, 1941
Littlefield, Texas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 26, 2019(2019-09-26) (aged 78)
GenresCountry, folk
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1963–2019
Formerly of

Tommy Jennings (August 8, 1941 – September 26, 2019) was an American country musician. His elder brother was Waylon Jennings.

Career

Jennings was the younger brother of Waylon Jennings by one year and together the 2 grew up entering local talent shows and singing locally until the elder Jennings went on the road with Buddy Holly, this would lead to Tommy enlisting in the military. Upon being discharged from the military, Tommy joined Waylon and The Waylors replacing bassist Paul Foster in Phoenix, Arizona in the mid-1960's. Tommy in 1980 would release his first album "Then There Was One" and follow it up by "Equal Opportunity Lovin' Man" in 1982.[1][2]

Discography

  • Then There Was One (1980)
  • Equal Opportunity Lovin' Man (1982)
  • Southern Touch (2011)
  • Waylon's Brother (2011)

References

  1. ^ "Tommy Jennings born 8 August 1938". From The Vaults. 8 August 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "Waylon Jennings' Brother Has Passed Away". Classic Country Music. May 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2023.