Jeff Hale

Drummer who has received recognition from Modern Drummer magazine for “Best Country Drummer”. Jeff began drumming at the age of eight. He cut his teeth in the lounges of downtown Memphis while majoring in percussion and classical guitar at Memphis State University where he achieved the esteemed drummer position for the “A” level Jazz Band. Jeff began touring and recording with Tony Joe White after Tony heard some demo recordings Jeff did with Jim Stewart of Stax Records. Later, Waylon Jennings was recording some of Tony Joe’s material, and since the producers were unable to improve upon the feel of Jeff’s playing on the demo, Waylon decided to use Jeff’s original tracks for “Waylon and Co.” Waylon then made Jeff a permanent fixture in his band and Jeff spent the next fourteen years with them.