Jerry Jeff Walker

Jerry Jeff Walker
Walker in 2002
Walker in 2002
Background information
Birth nameRonald Clyde Crosby
Also known asGypsy Songman
Born(1942-03-16)March 16, 1942
Oneonta, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 23, 2020(2020-10-23) (aged 78)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, harmonica
Years active1967–2018
LabelsVanguard, Atco, Tried & True
Websitejerryjeff.com

Jerry Jeff Walker (born Ronald Clyde Crosby; March 16, 1942 – October 23, 2020)[3] was an American country and folk singer-songwriter. He was a leading figure in the progressive country and outlaw country music movement. He wrote the 1968 song "Mr. Bojangles".[4]

  1. ^ Freeman, Doug (October 30, 2020). "Jerry Jeff Walker Brought the Magic". Austin Chronicle. Archived from the original on July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  2. ^ Hudak, Joseph (October 24, 2020). "Jerry Jeff Walker, Outlaw Country Architect and 'Mr. Bojangles' Songwriter, Dead at 78". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on February 1, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  3. ^ McGuire, Jim; Ferris, William (2007). Nashville Portraits: Legends Of Country Music. The Lyons Press. p. 72. ISBN 978-1-59921-168-8.
  4. ^ Blount, Roy Jr. (May 1979). "Running Wild With Jerry Jeff". Thecountryradio.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2011.