Tompall Glaser and Waylon Jennings had a complex relationship, and one ritual was central to their communication: pinball. In this 2018 discussion led by the Museum’s Peter Cooper, Kinky Friedman, Kyle Lehning, and Marshall Chapman discuss the days of Glaser Sound Studios (the funky and creative Nashville recording studio, publishing company, and musician hangout that became known as “Hillbilly Central”) and the pivotal role pinball played in the dynamics there. To learn more about Glaser Sound

Tompall and the Glaser Brothers were known for their unique harmonies and contributions to the outlaw country movement. The group, composed of brothers Chuck, Jim, and Tompall Glaser, started performing together at country fairs and contests in their hometown of Spalding, Nebraska. Their big break came in 1957 when they appeared on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Show, catching the attention of country stars like Marty Robbins, who helped launch their career. Between 1960 and 1975, they recorded 10 stud