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Jerry Jeff Walker
American country singer (1942–2020)
Jerry Jeff Walker | |
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Walker in 2002 | |
| 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 | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, harmonica |
| Years active | 1967–2018 |
| Labels | Vanguard, Atco, Tried & True |
| Website | jerryjeff.com |
Musical artist
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.
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He wrote the 1968 song "Mr. Bojangles".[4]
Early life
Walker was born Ronald Clyde Crosby in Oneonta, New York, on March 16, 1942. His father, Mel, worked as a sports referee and bartender; his mother, Alma (Conrow), was a housewife.[