Jennifer Eddy, Colter's daughter from . He formed a band, The Texas Longhorns. She met Waylon Jennings in 1969, who she married and moved with to Nashville, Tennessee. So was Struggle. Thats why when people say that Shooter and I have the same goals and we need to come together for the big win, nothing could be further from the truth. Your opinion on family is screwed up worse than anything he can do with Waylons music. 2. wrt country rap: it is not a threat to country music or anything else. Plus, if they were to have credited Old Crow Medicine Show, a degree of the populace who has no idea who Darius Rucker is would buy the original version, thinking that theyre getting the one they heard on the radio yesterday. November 10, 2013 @ Cmon man, dont be that guy all the time. However I will say, with this album, Shooters song The Gunslinger, and your report that hes been playing a lot of rap on his radio show (I have to take your word for it, because I dont have satellite radio), it is becoming clear that Shooter Jennings is becoming a fulcrum in the country rap movement. I was trying to say and point out many of the same points that youve hit on in your comment when i left my comment. In the summertime, I went to the hood. I guess it takes talent to take music from a completely unrelated genre and turn it into something else, but its certainly not art and I have absolutely no respect for the practice. Get your own songs and rap to them. January 10, 2019 @ Theres a saying: Legends are made from vulnerable men. I truly believe that.. We want to hear it. Johnny Law I dunno what this dude is thinking, but if Duane was my grandpap Id be proud. Donning the name Struggle Jennings, he worked up an incredibly moving tune built around a sample from his grandpas famous Dont You Think This Outlaw Bits Done Got Out of Hand? The resulting trackOutlawserved as the first of a long line of powerful songs from the younger Jennings. The best track on the album is with Shooter by the way. I have been a strict rap and hip hop fan my whole life, until yelawolf love story came out, that put me on to getting all of his mixtapes. Does anyone have the right, beyond the legal aspects, to deem this practice appropriate with any deceased artist? She currently serves . Whey has since gone on to grace fans with his talents - channeling his inner Grandpa Waylon. 2. Waylon only became Struggles named grandfather after the Jessi Colter / Duane Eddy divorce. Waylon basically does over half of the album and Im sure not nearly as many people would have heard it had it not been for who hes related to and partially because of the controversy surrounding Waylons music being posthumously used like this. She dreamed of being a forensic scientist, then considered a few other career paths; music as her life's work wasn't a given. Struggles lyrics commonly touch on criminal activity; a world he knows of first hand, having been indicted on federal drug trafficking charges and served time. Watch the music video for Enemy by Struggle Jennings and Jelly Roll below: Only members can comment. Im sure you know all of this, but its no less annoying or convoluted. So, we called it Waylon & Willie as a tribute to that friendship. The precursor to I Am Struggle was a country rap single built from Waylons song Outlaw Shit, a slower, newer version of his classic Dont You Think This Outlaw Bits Done Got Out Of Hand? The irony is that in the original Waylon song, Jennings espouses his disdain for the marketing of his music and persona as outlaw, and blames it for his own legal troubles. Some of its worked and sounded great and other things Ive wondered what he was thinking, but overall he is tremendously talented and WAY better than the crap thats on radio and CMT these days. Shooter Jennings is an uncle to Struggle. This is why I have little respect for hip hop or rap as genres of music. How did we get to this point in country music when taking the lifes work of a country music legend and regurgitating it into vulgarity-laden country rap did not result in downright outspread public outrage? Struggle has very little talent. The third one was great too and now we just put out the fourth. Truth be told, as a rapper, Eddys riffs are way more sample-friendly and just fucking classic. February 8, 2021, 8:27 am, When I went to prison this last time, I lost everything, Struggle Jennings told American Songwriter. This is a lesson that was also learned by Jennings grandfather, Waylon, when he was arrested in 1977 on federal drug charges. Jennifer (Jenni) was Jessi's daughter from her previous relationship with guitar legend Duane Eddy, but Jennings raised her as his own. HOWEVER, by God leave rap and country and rock and roll SEPERATE !!! Youre absolutely right, Struggle is a talented artist and he very much can stand on his own feet. According to Memphis police records acquired by the Washington Post, Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja . Seeing all of the heartache and terrible things they were going through really gave me the motivation to come out and be the best father, man and artist that I could be.. The only threat to the kind of music discussed My heart bleeds for you. "He watched it and just started crying, and, oh, it was a big thing," she remembers. Duane was born in Corning, New York, the United States on April 26, 1938, to parents Lloyd Delmar Eddy and Alberta Eddy. My music has to be honest he explained. Will Are You Ready For The Country eventually be known as a Struggle song? 101 Comments. Someone who shared his struggles with people in a way that touched them for generations to come.. Like any great legacy, these boys and the folks that follow in their footsteps have the responsibility to live up that calling.. An far as I can tell theyre doing a damn good job!! June 4, 2013 @ We take everything weve been through the whole yearweve got our own families, our own careers, our own things going onand well lock-in for two weeks and let it all out through music.. . I watched the mother of my children get addicted to drugs and eventually die from an overdose, I watched my kids go into state custody. It doesnt take long for history to be revised in pop culture. IMO, the Waylon samples (being incidental) are also authentic because Will Harness is writing and rapping about his life-experiences, and Waylon was most assuredly a significant part of that life experience. She occasionally sang back up for her famous parents as well as her step-father, Waylon Jennings. Everything that two men can possibly go through together, me and Jelly Roll have gone through together, Jennings explained. So Im not exactly sure why he is being bestowed such latitude and gifts from the Waylon estate. Dead Prez June 6, 2013 @ Again, he is no threat to anything. Then the chorus will kick in, theyll start singing along, and life will move on. June 4, 2013 @ Jennifer Eddy is an international award-winning marketing strategist, Forbes contributor, and frequent industry speaker specialized in marketing, growth strategy and reputation management. EVER! And by the way, I think it is great that Shooter is playing deserving bands on his radio show, and I give him nothing but props and respect for doing that. Colter and Eddy divorced in 1968 with only one child. This is horrendous abomination. From then on, I was engulfed in that culture. Jennings remembered this all throughout his prison years, so its no surprise that once he got out he devoted himself to crafting music that was as raw and honest as possible. "We've got that on film.". I may be the oddball here, but I think both Trigger and Struggles rep as well as almost everyone whos commented on here so far have made good arguments and valid points. Same with Rap or any other genre.. Your email address will not be published. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Deana Jennings (143555316)? Not sure how I feel about using a dead mans music in context out of what it was meant for. Jennifer is related to Michelle L Eddy and Patricia Louise . Jennifer Eddy Jennings. Struggle Jennings, the grandson of Jessi Colter, pairs up with his daughter Brianna Harness for a new collaboration that also features his mother Jenni Eddy Jennings and Colter herself. But Struggle has too much talent, and the songs of Waylon are too important, and the subject of country rap too polarizing to make an entire album without the originator of the material being present to voice his pleasure or dissent. Jeff Tweedy) [Video], New Shefton Kash Song Forevers Not As Long As It Used To Be, Kaitlin Butts What Else Can She Do (Official Music Video), Grandson Struggle Turns Waylon Songs Into Rap, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT_uJrCeg3w, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5Ljteobwpw, Remembering Eddy and Billy Joe Shavers Super Duo Shaver, Oversight Board Raises Issues Over Mark Capps Killing Petition Launched, Dirty Grass Soul Releases New Song, Takes SCM To Task. Right now the main flashpoint of the culture war is country rap, and Shooter and I could not be on more opposite sides. 3:37 am. Shooter Jennings has milked the family legacy and outlaw image in ways I think are far more blatant than this family member, and Im not sure Shooter has the same level of lyrical talent that Struggle has got (though Id attend a Shooter concert sooner than Id attend a Struggle show, for a number of reasons I wont delineate here). Well I dont believe a true artist thinks in terms of having a pre-determined path they want their music to go.. I like sampling but i ALWAYS listen to the originals no matter where it came from, because just like last night Ive been opened to all kinds of new sound and artists that way. Yall may not like some of the things he talks about, for whatever reason-but one of the things that is so amazing about Struggle Jennings musicis that its real. In Nashville, where everyone has some sort of connection to the industry, though, it never seemed like anything to brag about. Will Harness a.k.a. December 20, 2015 @ 5:25 pm, Struggle is good he speaks of real shit he went through and from the heart never heard a bad song from him i did time i can relate. I owe it to, not only the listener, but to my children. My point is this: Country gained a new 31 year old fan today. She has an amazing story and has some incredible songs to share. Struggle is the son of Jennifer Eddy (daughter of Jessi Colter and Duane Eddy.) The use of Waylons songs in I Am Struggle brings up all sorts of ethical questions. Struggle is one of those few, IMO. 5:34 pm. I know Shooter or his mother wont disagree with this cause I know they will support their family 100% but I will 100% disagree with this so called rap crap. Never could, never will. The Tennessee Bar Association is dedicated to enhancing fellowship among members of the state's legal community. Not defending the music since I have not heard it, just calling it like I see it when it comes to a total outsider to the situation depicting their relationship based on something less than love of a Grandfather and Grandson. William Harness (born May 31, 1980), professionally known as Struggle Jennings, is an American rapper from Nashville, Tennessee. October 3, 2013 @ Jennings had . Struggle Jennings (born Will Harness) is the son of . Ive buried 40 of my closest friends because of gang violence, robberies, drug violence, overdoses. For those keeping score at home, that means Waylon Jennings is Harness' step-great-grandfather, and that she's also related to musician and producer Shooter Jennings, the son of Colter and the elder Jennings. Another bus carrying Jennings, 52, of Nashville, and the other six members of his band, including Jennings' stepdaughter, Jennifer Eddy, was not stopped, she said. What does Waylons other 5 kids have to say about their fathers music being used? In my opinion, Struggle CAN stand on his own two feet, and thats what makes this album even more of a travesty. Though Id still always defer to his family, I have been fighting Waylons fight now for 6 years for an average of 50 hours a week, and I fully know what Waylon tried to accomplish. Jessi Colter Husband. My grandfather I never knew but still wouldnt call anyone else grandpa. In his latest video, he's accompanied by Jessi's daughter, Jennifer. roy w gibson Growing up, Struggle would spend summers on Waylons road crew.. "Growing up, it was pretty normal We had our own struggles, our own problems. Again, dont want to turn this into a Shooter bashing exercise because really this is about Struggle. you enjoy it listen, if you dont, dont listen. I really grew up on 80s and 90s music as it was being madewhatever was hot at that moment was what my mother was listening to. The couple remained together until Jennings died in 2002. Jennifer was Waylon's backup singer that night. How is that Waylon could be so talented and not pass any of it down to his off spring or their offspring. I wanted to focus more on the ethical issue of using Waylons songs in this context instead of simply saying whether the songs are good or not, or getting into an argument about the viability of country rap in general. 1:15 pm. She married Jennings in 1969. For what its worth, Big Smo did a song several years ago that uses a tune you might find familiar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT_uJrCeg3w. Of course, I come from a family where my grandfather sang country, but my mother had me in 1980 when she was only 16 years old, so she was listening to what was popular then. And as far as shooter goes im sure he is proud too. Duane Eddy is Struggles true grandfather. Instead what you will find are multiple instances where this site has gone out of its way to explain that music MUST evolve, and specifically championing the cause of artists attempting to evolve country in a creative way. Given that Ruckers version is currently a hit, I dont have to see the show to assume that they played his (and likewise cited him as the originating artist, regardless of whether his arrangement is at all different from the original or not). Jenni played the piano while Whey stood beside her, and then the two dueted and harmonized together, and it was heavenly. Now, those hating on Struggle and his use of Waylon Jennings music and name to establish himself in the industry. If you look over the schedule for CMA Fest going on this weekend, there are performances by Big Smo, Moonshine Bandits, Cowboy Troy, Colt Ford, The Lacs, plus one of the guys from Jawga Boyz is doing his new single with Joe Diffie (yes, that Joe Diffie!). Keith L. 12:25 pm. I know it well, but Im used to it coming from Blake Shelton fans. 2:32 am, Like Struggle says you new Waylon songs he new the Man and whats with labels cuntry rap rap artists sampling is so common look at buddy holly they wanted to call it country he wanted to play music he played at the apollo with all black audience they loved it first white to do so what would you label his music i love Waylon Jennings Struggle sampled were gonna ride its just great oh Tim McraW done a song with Nelly is he a country rapper? 10:02 am. Waylons primary estate executors Jessi Colter and Shooter Jennings actively participate in I Am Struggle, with both making appearances on the album. Open your mind and instead of just assuming these things, imagine yourself in his shoes-as a kid growing up around waylon jennings, the obvious imprint that was left by waylon in Struggles life. Is he even out of jail? There is no information about his siblings. I cannot stand rap. Jenni Eddy Jennings' son, Will Harness, also known as . This drivethis unwavering desire for self-bettermentwas not only a huge source of Jennings strength as he navigated the transition from prison life back into family life, but it was also the underlying motivation behind Jennings collaboration with fellow Southern rapper, Jelly Roll. I believe he intends it to be country rap, and not some mashup tribute to Waylon or something. Before anyone corrects me: I just realized the error in my phrasing. "At Fleetwood, he was able to appoint former teammates and close friends Clint Hill, Andy Mangan and Eddy Jennings on his staff". Have any of yall been to this Waylon Fest in Texas? But I spent a period of about 15 years living and breathing hip-hop culture. Comparing Struggle to Waylon is laughable, though I have gone out of my way, in the review and in subsequent comments, to say that I believe Struggle has true talent. 8:31 am. Especially if we didnt share blood. View the profiles of professionals named "Jennifer Eddy" on LinkedIn. blue demon Waylon Arnold Jennings, June 15, 1937 - February 13, 2002) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. June 6, 2013 @ 2:12 pm, Your email address will not be published. I got zero prblems with any of your points trig. He did kinda rap in This Ol Wheel and The Gunslinger and theyre not my favorite tracks hes done but theyre worth listening to and if it takes a song like The Gunslinger to further his music and get the word out about it, its not the worst thing in the world. And music is just such a beautiful thing," she says. Growing up, Struggle would spend summers on Waylons road crew, and his mother worked for a while as one of Waylons backup singers as she pursued her own career in music. BTW, for my money, and as much as I enjoy Waylons body of work, the most genuinely gifted member of that entire clan was Jessi Colter, who, when at the very top of her country-rock game for a brief-but-shining few years in the mid-1970s, could write and sing circles around them all. In 1968, their divorce was finalized after separating for a short time. Her only son with Waylon Jennings, the country artist and producer Shooter Jennings, released his eponymous Shooter album last year. What would Waylon think about country rap, and what would he think about his songs being turned into it?

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