24/09/2025
A piece of history spotted in a barbecue joint in Nashville.
The Highwaymen formed in 1985 but did not use that as their group name until their 3rd album. Their 1st album with the Jimmy Webb penned single "The Highwayman" was credited to Nelson, Jennings, Cash, Kristofferson.
Though they didn't use the name "The Highwaymen" until later on recordings, they had already certainly used the name for the live performance at the first Farm Aid 9 months prior. Since Dylan inspired the idea for Farm Aid, it's a fitting gathering and a knockout lineup for this show at Radio City Music Hall. We're sure "The Highwaymen" had to have been performed at the show.
Bob Dylan * Willie Nelson * Waylon Jennings * Johnny Cash * Kris Kristofferson * Radio City Music Hall * The Highwaymen