American country singer (1942–2020)
Jerry Jeff Walker
Walker in 2002
Birth name Ronald Clyde Crosby Also known as Gypsy Songman Born (1942-03-16 ) March 16, 1942Oneonta, 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 .com
Musical artist
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 wrote the 1968 song "Mr. Bojangles ".[ 5]
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