Jerry Jeff Walker
American country singer (1942–2020)
Jerry Jeff Walker (born Ronald Clyde Crosby; March 16, 1942 – October 23, 2020)[1] was an American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was born in Oneonta, New York. He was best known for his single "Mr. Bojangles", released in 1968.
Jerry Jeff Walker | |
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 Walker in 2002 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ronald Clyde Crosby |
| Also known as | Gypsy Songman |
| Born | March 16, 1942 Oneonta, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 23, 2020 (aged 78) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, outlaw country |
| Occupation(s) | Country music artist |
| Instruments | Electric guitar Acoustic guitar Harmonica |
| Years active | 1967–2018 |
| Labels | Tried & True Music |
| Website | www |
Walker died on October 23, 2020 from throat cancer-related problems in Austin, Texas at the age of 78.[2]
References
change- ↑ McGuire, Jim; Ferris, William (2007). Nashville Portraits: Legends Of Country Music. The Lyons Press. p. 72. ISBN 978-1-59921-168-8.
- ↑ "Country & Songwriting Legend Jerry Jeff Walker Has Died", Saving Country Music, October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020
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