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Jerry Jeff Walker
American country singer (1942–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jerry Jeff Walker (born Ronald Clyde Crosby; March 16, 1942 – October 23, 2020)[3][4] was an American country and folk singer-songwriter. He was a leading figure in the progressive country and outlaw country music movement. He was best known for having written the 1968 song "Mr. Bojangles".[5]
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Jerry Jeff Walker | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Ronald Clyde Crosby |
Also known as | Gypsy Songman |
Born | (1942-03-16)March 16, 1942 Oneonta, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 23, 2020(2020-10-23) (aged 78) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, harmonica |
Years active | 1967–2018 |
Labels | Tried & True Music |
Website | jerryjeff |
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