Why George Jones Punched Waylon Jennings

George Jones and Waylon Jennings are Icons in Country music! George Jones and Waylon Jennings not only are recognized for their artistry in the genre, but also for the wild stunts that they both would pull off the stage as well. Join us as we revisit one of the more unbelievable nights shared by George Jones and Waylon Jennings.

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[idonthavemonkey]

It just shows what a big heart Waylon had, to stay friends with him after that. In 2023, people forgot how to forgive. RIP to both of them.

[hqztonners]

Rest in peace Waylon Jennings. We miss your voice. x

[pauldimmery]

Loved George and Waylon both still listening to em in 2023 . It's ashame both of them suffered from addiction to drugs and alcohol 😞

[pedenmk]

Ohh yeah. I remember the tales about no sho George back during the early 80s. What a great time to be alive in America. I had a very good time back then. I wish I could return. Great episode thanks for sharing.

[marksmith-sxeh]

Two of the greatest singers in country music history.

[rexoates]

“If we could all sing like we wanted to, we’d all sound like George Jones”- Waylon.

[jonathanmitchell]

I personally experienced the phenomenon of "No-Show Jones" in 1979, at the age of six. The Oak Ridge Boys--riding high at the time--had already performed, and George Jones was scheduled to close out the night. At least an hour went by (which seems like an eternity when you're a kid), and you could hear people starting to get restless. Finally the door at stage left swung open (my mom pointed and said, "Look, you can see the tour bus parked out there") and a guy came through it, stepping up to the mic. "I'm sorry, folks, " he said, "but George is not gonna be able to play tonight." The auditorium erupted in jeers. There was an old woman sitting behind us who had been hollering for George Jones all night, and at this point she was actually wailing in horrified disbelief; I can remember looking over my shoulder and seeing the wad of tape that held her glasses together. I kept asking my mom, "So he's out there on the bus? Why can't he play?" I didn't get it.

This was at the Coliseum in Florence, Alabama. I vividly recall the incident, but have no memory of the date.

[Southernguitar]

It sounds funny, and probably was in hindsight, but much of Jones’ life was sad. The entire prime of his life he could barely remember, or enjoy because of his addictions. He lived with much regret but was very honest in his autobiography. I am glad he did not die young, like so many do, and he finally got himself straightened out. God bless him and Waylon. Two of the greatest ever.

[jasonmeador]

That sounds like me and a couple of my friends when we would get wound up. We can tell you were we were as they have passed on. Country will never be the same with out them.

[niknik]

I loved Waylon...was a rocker basically till I heard Hank in a record store singing. Waylon had a4th July show in Rockford, il during bicentennial. Such great memories.
Where have all the flowers gone?

[christopherhelton]

My stepfather (RIP) was from Murfreesboro, and used to be a professional photographer back in the '70s and '80s. He photographed musicians like Elvis, Jerry Reed, Hank Jr., Willie Nelson, and Waylon on tour. He also used to run a restaurant in downtown Nashville. He and Waylon were friends, and he even videotaped one of Shooter's childhood birthday parties. He had so many Waylon stories, and always said Waylon had a heart of gold, and would be there for reckless artists like Hank Jr. and David Allan Coe. He was on Waylon's tour bus one of the times Waylon decided to get clean and flushed thousands of dollars of coke down the bus toilet. I wish he was still alive so I could ask him about this video.

Just for giggles, he also had a story about Ronnie Millsap driving a semi truck through downtown Nashville, while another guy gave him directions from the passenger seat, lol.

[sherrymartin]

I have never laughed so hard listening to this 😂 I would LOVED to have been there!!!.. This is hilarious and proof of what TRUE FRIENDSHIP IS😂😅😂

[oldmeat]

Waylon was (and still is) a class act. He probably could've kicked Jones' ass if he wanted to. I knew him personally. There will never be anyone like him!

[andreabradley]

Good times with good friends. Making memories you can't remember. Still have most of my friends.

[BrLoc]

THAT right there is what is missing in country music today.

[PatrickSeegerts]

Back in the day, that being the 60s & 70s, living in the northern mining town called Uranium city Sask Canada, Waylon Jennings was on just about every turntable, 8 track tape and cassette tape recorder in town.
And every juke-box was loaded with his records.
I even remember one of my country gospel singing friends... started his career playing Waylon's outlaw tunes... hell we were just 13 yrs old, but we were invited to alot of parties. The rowdy ole sounds ofl lukenbach Texas, Tulsa time and the good hearted woman was what all the hardworking miners enjoyed hearing.

[danielaberdeen]

They sang the bluesy " night life " together that shows true kinship and what Legends they are 👌 today's artist's couldn't hold a candle to them .

[traviswhite]

I laughed out loud when he called him a Conway Twitty actin son of a bitch🤣 For the record I love all three of them!

[Auntkekebaby]

"Jones played possum" 🤣 A mess. Waylon had a lot of love in his heart.

[jrussellcase]

Ah, the good ol' days....how I miss them. 😂