A Visit to the Grave of Waylon Jennings

If you go: Located in Mesa City, AZ Cemetery at 1212 North Central Street. Lot 766 – in the 4th row east of 9th Street, south of “B” Street, behind kilometer 6 .– – – – – – – – -With Waylon Jennings Hall of Fame legacy, with all Even the fuss is still written about him by traditional and outlaw performers and their fans, and even by modern mainstream performers looking to lend a bit of music country to their flimsy country music résumé, you’d think Waylon’s final resting place would be greater than Deal, and not necessarily a hard-earned target for a grave-hunting excursion. Read: Waylon jenning’s burial place. But unless you possess strong inclinations, a reliable set of guides, good navigational skills, and easy access to the greater Phoenix area, find yourself under foot the final resting place of Waylon Jennings to pay homage and reflect on the legacy of a country music giant that may not have been on your country music bucket list. is only a final resting place, a memorial to the men and women who contributed to the musical legacy of the rural people. Hank Williams’ grave in Alabama may be the holiest place in country music (and one of the easiest to find). The grave of Johnny Cash and June Carter in Hendersonville, TN, just outside of Nashville is a must-see and frequented destination for any serious country music fan. And the George Jones Monument in the Berry Hill part of Nashville is definitely something fans of The Possum and country music in general can’t miss. I’ve found myself in Phoenix a number of times before, and even if I’m running late on a road trip, stuck at Phoenix airport for a long time, there’s no logistical way to visit the site, visit Waylon’s grave Although Waylon’s history is primarily attributed to Texas and Tennessee, it was in Arizona where he first started his career as a solo artist. He moved to the Southwest because his first wife, Maxine, had a family there. A newly formed club in Scottsdale called JD’s was looking for a talented performer to model the club around, and Waylon became the guy. It was at JD’s where Jennings honed his sound and style that he would later become famous, and the sound that would revolutionize country music. After Waylon moved to Nashville to great success, he kept his main residence in Chandler, AZ – another Phoenix suburb. Arizona is also where Waylon retired to purge drugs, and where he died on February 13, 2002. is dominating the news cycle, without much press coverage, or the national recognition that it does. you would expect from the departure of someone of Waylon’s caliber. Even today, some music fans don’t know if Waylon is still alive because they don’t remember the news of his passing. And since Waylon turned 64, he never had a chance to benefit from an era of legacy like Johnny Cash, George Jones, and others did, and performers like Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard is enjoyed today. Waylon was never recognized by the Kennedy City Honors. Waylon skipped his Country Music Hall of Fame presentation. And despite being a well-known name in country songs, Waylon’s legacy still doesn’t seem to be on display. When Waylon was buried at Mesa Cemetery in Mesa, AZ, the grave remained unmarked for the first year. Fans from around the country and the world will head to Mesa City Cemetery just east of Phoenix on a country music pilgrimage to pay their respects, but some never find their final resting place. the end of Waylon. The Mesa Cemetery is massive – about the size of many city blocks – and is made up of lines 1 through 12, intersected by A to D junctions. It can take someone days to find it. the grave if they don’t know where to look, And some of the rest never find it. Then on February 15, 2003 – three days after the 1 year anniversary of Waylon’s death – a stela was finally placed on the grave. It includes a visual depiction of Waylon, his famous “Flying“ W” logo, and two inscriptions: “A wandering dreamer, a rhyme artist and a singer of songs, a revolutionary in country music, loved by the whole world” and “I am my lover. My lover is mine. A loving son, husband, father and grandfather. “Even with the marker, the headstone lays flat on the ground, and there is no sign telling you where it is, no mention at the entrance to the cemetery that it is the final resting place. by the famous Waylon Jennings. And if you don’t know exactly where to see, you can walk right and miss it. 6th tree. Even then I passed it once and had to double check directions and orient myself to make sure I was looking in the right place. Then I found it—a black polished granite, and the final resting place of Waylon Jennings. Read more: Where to find the shining pearl I’ve always wanted to document the memorabilia that people leave near the graves of the country gods. Remaining for Waylon is a set of red rosary beads, a car lighter, and Alcoholics Anonymous’s 3-month sober token—a reminder of the role drugs played in Waylon’s life, the his early death and the inspiration he gave to many to stay clean Compared to his contemporaries, the weight of standing in Waylon’s presence was no less overwhelming. bulky and movable. All the music, all the moments and memories that Waylon has forged for millions of people, and will continue to forge for generations to come, is in the air around that place, and it should. considered no less than the sacred country music scene, despite its remote location from the rest of the country music homage. He frequently skips award shows and shows little interest in the accolades adorned with his trophy. That’s not what Waylon is about. Making a big show of his legacy seemed superfluous to him. It was a waste; a confusion. Maybe he’d better be buried off the beaten track, in a suburb of Phoenix, and people have to try if they want to get to him. Waylon wasn’t bothered or bothered much, thankfully he didn’t mind my little visit….Read more: Where is the fire at your fingertips