ON THIS DAY IN 1977: WAYLON BUSTED FOR COCAINE POSSESSION

On this day in 1977: Waylon busted for cocaine possession

On this day in 1977: Not long after being made an honorary police chief in Nashville, Waylon Jennings was arrested on cocaine charges. The arrest occurred during a recording session, along with his secretary, Lori Evans, on charges of conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine. The event inspired his song “Don’t You Think This Outlaw Bit’s Done Got Out Of Hand.”

NEWSLETTER

Stay updated, sign up for our newsletter.