We've discussed the beginning of Outlaw country in the US with our episode about "Wanted: The Outlaws" from 1976 featuring the progenitors of the genre, Jessi Colter, Tompall Glaser, Waylon Jennings, & Willie Nelson. It was the greatest collaboration between Outlaw country artists ever. It was, that is, until just about a decade later. In 1985, Waylon and Willie finally took part in the next great Outlaw country team up, The Highwaymen. By that time they were legendary figures in music and decided to team up with a few more loners... Johnny Cash (of course), and the multi-talented Kris Kristofferson as the glue to hold them all together, being a huge fan of all of the others himself. These guys come together to make a great Outlaw country album in a decade that was largely disinterested in their style of songwriting and they show that they still have it. And it's not going anywhere.

Today it's Brad, Jon, and Jake, with returning guest Daughter of Lilith! (from the Nine Inch Nails episode!)

Links from ep:

Rick Rubin documentary (Johnny Cash scene) : https://youtu.be/vabwGiTWRVo?t=1010

The Highwaymen documentary "Live Forever": https://youtu.be/wbxFy5DB6Rc

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