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October 24th, 2020, 09:05 PM

edzolz

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Jerry Jeff Walker

Lost another excellent song writer today. RIP

October 24th, 2020, 09:49 PM

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I never saw him in person but my son said he put on quite a show and I am sure he did. Mr. Bojangles was his best.

RIP Jerry Jeff.

October 25th, 2020, 09:32 AM

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RIP Jerry Jeff

October 25th, 2020, 10:44 AM

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He’s most well known for Mr. Bojangles, but I always thought L.A. Freeway was a great song too.

October 25th, 2020, 04:59 PM

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man growing up my older brother used to play guitar,he was always playing jj walker,elvin bishop,jj.cale etc really got me into music.

October 25th, 2020, 07:28 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cfair

He’s most well known for Mr. Bojangles, but I always thought L.A. Freeway was a great song too.

LA Freeway was actually penned by Guy Clark, but I'd certainly agree that Jerry Jeff's is fantastically great. Another JJW classic written by a different artist is "Redneck Mother" by Ray Wylie Hubbard. Jerry Jeff was an inspiration to many musicians and a personality-plus..not afraid to say what he thought. A rarity in today's thin skinned, easily offended generation.