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Jerry has been my hero since I was little.. Growing up in a guitar picking family in Ky. I remember hearing him back in the 70's before the Smokey and the Bandit movie came out. He was a real inspiration to me and I'm having a hard time accepting that he has gone on... I miss you Jerry.. There will never be another like him.
wow i have listened to the hellecasters doing this but now i know he is the man,thanks.strange guitar choice for this i expected a tele buy sounds cool.anyway.
Jerry reed. the Guitar Man, wrote and played and made a hit of guitar man and played on the Elvis presley hit of his song! and then went on to star in so many films including smokey and the bandit, did this man not give so much enjoyement to so many people for so little reward!!
Jerry Reed definitely had a style of his own and was great at it. It is true "when you're hot you're hot". Joe Maphis had the speed style, Merle Travis had the thumb style....They're gone now, but their music will live as long as this country....which, I might add, may not bee too long!!!!!
Here is a funny story about Jerry Reed. Jerry Chet Atkins and Glen Campbell all had offices in the same building in Nashville. Well. Jerry and Glenn were always kinda guitar rivals, they were always trying to out pick each other. One day Jery was passing by Chets office and he heard Chet playing this killer lick. He said, Chet you have to show me that lick.
So Chet showed it to him. Jerry practised it all week and went streight to Glens office and just exploded it right in Glens face.
well said. Wastelander1972. i don't know if anybody can really play as good as jerry and chet...i know of homer & jethro..a good friend of mine gave me his original LP...good bless them all! RIP.
damn I've never heard this guy before but he's awesome! sorta like a country version of Tommy Emmanuel and equally catchy. I'm definitely going to look up more jerry reed vids now lol
Like most true musicians, Jerry didn't need the limelite to enjoy his guitar. He was happiest when he was playing, didn't matter if it was backup, solo break, or singin' picker. Didn't take himself too seriously either. Although I don't think he ever played anything wrong twice, he would laugh when he missed it trying a particularly slick lick. Loved him from my H.S. days, miss him like crazy.
me too me too i heard he was sick back a while ago and there was nothing to show any progress in him gettin better and then i heard on the radio that he had passed
Fylockrock, way to go Commander Obvious, King of the Pretentious, Ruler of the Stupid. A statement like that makes you sound like a 1st year guitar lesson know it all dork.
Think it's a Kirk Sand guitar. Customer guitar builder out of Laguna Beach, California. Google it and go into his site and you'll see. Lot's of professional guitarist own them.
hah,, and for those that dont know, that thing in his hands, is a guitar. those 2 things he uses to stand upright with are leggs.. are we clever or what!
He must've been wicked happy when Godin came out with that guitar, I never even thought of that. He was always playing the classical and the electric...then they joined the 2 into one instrument, great concept. Great video.
My Jerry Reed story. I used to run the stage lights at WDW castle stage years ago. Once we had Jerry and his band. I was so excited as Jerry was my favorite and I new all his songs. I designed the lights with his songs in mind and had a blast running the show. Afterwards, the tour manager said, "Jerry want's to know who the F***er on lights is!" "WHAT!" i thought I was doing a good job. Seeing that i was upset, the manager said, "You don't understand. When Jerry calls you a f***er, that's good!"
Well, Jerr fell into that category of occasional guitarist, mostly known actor alongside Burt Reynolds in the Smokey movies of the 70s. It's a shame because Chet branded him Certified as a guitar player as well as Tommy Emmanuel. This boy was virtually undefinable. I watch Jerry's Breakdown and I, for the life of me, can't figure out what he's doing. I've been playing since 1968 and it's a sight to see. I hear Jerry was as nice a guy as they came. God bless him.
I listened to him play guitar pretty much all my life. He was, is and always will be a great inspiration to me. I loved those Bandit movies too! R.I.P. Snowman.
I saw Jerry perform at a carnival in Lawn, PA in either 2002 or 2003. It was such a down to earth atmosphere, with simple people, who enjoyed every minute of the performance. I cherish the memory of that night. Thank you Jerry for bringing so many smiles into a world with way too much misery. RIP.
I once saw an interview with Chet where he said "most people don't realize how good a guitar player Jerry is, and he doesn't realize it either." I always thought that pretty well summed up Jerry's great talent and humble self-deprecating attitude. I will miss him!
It's great to see so many JR fans out there! I bought a couple of his old vinyl albums from the 70's a couple months ago and was blown away. I was thinking he was under rated and felt like he was forgotten. Wish I caught him in concert. He was the coolest. RIP Snowman.
I witnessed and met this man during a USO show tour in norther Japan, Misawa AFB to be exact;he played two nights there you see.He even got "Ol'Bubba" the 432nd TFW XO(Exec Officer) to get up on stage and play the spoons w/him. To me, it was a treat to meet him, laugh with him, him laugh at me and me at him! A good Ol'boy that wont hold back his hand or his smile to great you. Jerry, I hope you didnt suffer too much with your disease,you are free now,Higher than a Georgia Pine, Sir!
talk about an original American icon.....Jerry Reed was the real deal....self made, self taught, nice guy, knew his strengths and got the most from them. I think he would have gotten more acting roles had he not been so typecast in the deveil may care good ole boy image.....but thats exactly what he was. there arent many of these guys left.
So long, Jerry. One immensely talented musician, perhaps one of the best guitarists in history, period. I'll miss your big bad, laugh, the way you made a guitar speak, and for the really cool guy you were! God bless ya...Shon!!!
It's only now that the pop country stations remembered who the Guitar Man is... they've taken a short break from the American Idol shit they've been playing, played "EAST BOUND AND DOWN" gone home feeling content for remembering Mr. Reed.
This, along with so many other great songs, prove Jerry was far better than "EAST BOUND" or "GOLDMINE" or even "WHEN YOU'RE HOT" .. he, along with Chet Atkins and Buck Rogers are the true guitar heros.
Amen, It is a shame that these country stations don't properly honor the true greats in country music. Its rrae to hear a Jerry Reed song where i live, or even a Johy Cash song. I told my friends that he died, and they asked who is he. That one hurt. Jerry Reed was the man, a guy who I looked up to, and these punk kids don't even know who he is.
Nobody my age knows who he is either and I'm 31. Nobody knows or cares because they are all brainwashed by American Idol and oblivious to any of the great legends like Jerry Reed.
I agree with you entirely. These American Idol morons get up there and dance and belt out songs, and the judges make their predictable comments and everyone says "wow screw the amazing Musicians who came before, and earned their rep the hard way, Lets just ogle the new lazy ass pop stars.
I saw Jerry and Jeanie C Riley do a show in 1975, on our honeymoon in Lake Tahoe at the Sierra Tahoe Hotel Casino. Fabulous Show!! Incredible talent. We'll miss him too!
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Reed on two occasions. The first was at a stock car race that I was entered in years ago. A year later with my 3 year old on my knee he still remembered our chat and seeing me in the audience at a concert he made a point of coming into the crowd and singing my young daughter a song. She is 23 now and still holds that moment dear. WE LOVE YOU JERRY RIP
one of the last real old school country artists and a man who's contributions to the music industry will only now be realized like so many great musicians that died before him. God blessed us for giving us the opportunity to listen to his music and expierience his talent. Now his pain is over and he can shine in the light of the Lord.
you can really see on his face that he's really enjoying playing this tune. Of all the people i've heard who've played this...they NEVER, NEVER get it the way jerry does.
Ummm. I'm a noob I guess to all this but uhh. Is Chet Atkins alive? No? Where was he burried. I have dreams about haveing a huge get together at his place of rest.
Hey newbroken, plays better/worse etc..boring..Jerry Reed wrote the fucking song..one could argue he kind of invented the style. Check out his "Red Hot Picker" album if you can find it? Its a lot easier to take something someone else has done and do a take on it.. Reed's played this 1000s of times. Its problematic to compare a Telecaster version with this one. Anyway you certainly have the right to your opinions and your own criteria for judgement
well it's just my opinion, nothing else. and i think Jerry Reed made this song really good, and he is a good guitar player, full respect for being so creative to make this kind of song, but i like Lars Håvard's way of playing it better. and don't call me subjective, you just based his guitar-skills on how many times Jerry Reed has played the song. anyway it's my opinion, end of discussion.
What is your problem? You want to enjoy music or just issue statements and publish opinions? I suggest you just enjoy the music of brilliant musicians. You are right. Jerry Reed is a great performer. The best guitarist in the world was never born and never will be. Let us listen to music anyway.
This aint Ten Benson!
beakaHD 2 months ago
Yeah but can you play "Smoke on the water?"
blubberbooty 2 months ago
Check this one out: watch?v=4Tq5O98v1F4 Øystein Sunde, Frode Alnæs, Torstein Flakne & Gunnar Andreas Berg performing the Claw on norwegian tv (old).
Greenaresy 2 months ago
ask any guitar player and they will tell you how good jerry was, if they say he was not they are lieing
acadx 3 months ago
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EllBailz 4 months ago
Snowman, You got your ears on?
PietvdW 6 months ago
H'ooh mama!!
christianfff 6 months ago
SNOWMAN!
FriggnDiggn 6 months ago
If you have to make comparisons, then you obviously miss the point, and indeed, that is a Godin
birdebyrd 7 months ago 2
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birdebyrd 7 months ago
sure i will son. I practice Chet and Jerry before i get up in the morning.llam.
redwashre 10 months ago
Open your ears... i'm gonna play you a song son....
davidkhammer 10 months ago
what talent
reedlvr 11 months ago
Anyone know what electric guitar Jerry prefered?
graybeard420 11 months ago
@graybeard420 He favored a Fender Telecaster.
clucaspik 10 months ago
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Falloutfan961 5 months ago
Jerry has been my hero since I was little.. Growing up in a guitar picking family in Ky. I remember hearing him back in the 70's before the Smokey and the Bandit movie came out. He was a real inspiration to me and I'm having a hard time accepting that he has gone on... I miss you Jerry.. There will never be another like him.
hippietv 11 months ago
Heavy Nylon.
noisepuppet 1 year ago
Move over give that hairy legged guitar pickin boy some room...son! Sure miss that wild man, he was one of a kind.
Harry44Callahan2 1 year ago
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Very under-appreciated player....
Nitro1970 1 year ago
Very under-appreciated player.....
Nitro1970 1 year ago 12
Jerry, along with Chet Atkins, Mark Knoffler, Eric Clapton and Les Paul, are legends that need to be appreciated. Thank you all for the music.
navydoc53 1 year ago 8
Checkout" hellbillies claw" . Much better.
hura49 1 year ago
The ONLY guitar player that even comes close to playing this true to form is Jerry Donahue.
dennisl2008 1 year ago
i sure miss jerry chet and les paul thay dident even have to open there mouth to please a cowd.everybody else is copy cats
tiashae7 1 year ago 5
You want to see what an amazing actor Jerry was? Rent "Gator" with Burt Reynolds. He was amazing as the villain in that movie.
ohyeummm 1 year ago 2
@ohyeummm I know I hated him with that sawed off double barrel.
pwreric 5 months ago
Did you know Jerry wrote Crazy Legs for the great Gene Vincent?
This man has done it all...with class!
penn4644 1 year ago
What a wildman!! RIP Jerry......we miss ya!
resopicker 1 year ago
What other movies did Jerry Reed (the king of all music in my opinion) play in besides smokey 1,2,3 and the waterboy?
MrSonic64 1 year ago
wow i have listened to the hellecasters doing this but now i know he is the man,thanks.strange guitar choice for this i expected a tele buy sounds cool.anyway.
endrizo 1 year ago
amen blooze, im 31 too but im a jerry fan , next to junior brown
pacisablo 1 year ago
@pacisablo Ohh! Jr's the man!
pwreric 5 months ago
Jerry reed. the Guitar Man, wrote and played and made a hit of guitar man and played on the Elvis presley hit of his song! and then went on to star in so many films including smokey and the bandit, did this man not give so much enjoyement to so many people for so little reward!!
fluffycamel22 1 year ago
Jerry Reed definitely had a style of his own and was great at it. It is true "when you're hot you're hot". Joe Maphis had the speed style, Merle Travis had the thumb style....They're gone now, but their music will live as long as this country....which, I might add, may not bee too long!!!!!
whitt702 1 year ago
he was an awesome guitarist till his last days here^^
total guitar hero!
Rest in peace ol´brother hubbard ^^
insaneguitarfreak 1 year ago
Johnny Mills: Drums
Catagator 1 year ago
Here is a funny story about Jerry Reed. Jerry Chet Atkins and Glen Campbell all had offices in the same building in Nashville. Well. Jerry and Glenn were always kinda guitar rivals, they were always trying to out pick each other. One day Jery was passing by Chets office and he heard Chet playing this killer lick. He said, Chet you have to show me that lick.
So Chet showed it to him. Jerry practised it all week and went streight to Glens office and just exploded it right in Glens face.
Telelikeitis 1 year ago 6
@Telelikeitis Glen is pretty good, but he's not in Jerry's league.
rockinredneck57 1 year ago 2
So old Glenn picked up his guitar and exploded it right back at him. Jerry said, so Glenn, when did Chet show you that lick?
Glenn replied, he didn't, I showed it to him last week.
Telelikeitis 1 year ago 4
Johnny Mills is the Drummer.
Catagator 1 year ago
Johnny Mills is the Drummer.
Catagator 1 year ago
Jerry was one of the greatest guys there ever was ...
poochieman789 1 year ago
r.i.p jerry , a hero of mine and many others , keep playin snowman
79150ranger 1 year ago 5
listen and learn mr reed
jmmyjam09 1 year ago
well said. Wastelander1972. i don't know if anybody can really play as good as jerry and chet...i know of homer & jethro..a good friend of mine gave me his original LP...good bless them all! RIP.
zackyko 2 years ago
great sense of humor and a great guitar player
daredevilpre 2 years ago 2
damn I've never heard this guy before but he's awesome! sorta like a country version of Tommy Emmanuel and equally catchy. I'm definitely going to look up more jerry reed vids now lol
Neverdii 2 years ago 2
Like most true musicians, Jerry didn't need the limelite to enjoy his guitar. He was happiest when he was playing, didn't matter if it was backup, solo break, or singin' picker. Didn't take himself too seriously either. Although I don't think he ever played anything wrong twice, he would laugh when he missed it trying a particularly slick lick. Loved him from my H.S. days, miss him like crazy.
Gwuppa 2 years ago 42
Jerry Reed is perhaps one of the most underated guys at everything he ever did. Miss ya SON!
wapartist 2 years ago 3
go jerry...but that kirk sand aint no baldwin son
heileman28 2 years ago
@heileman28 That Godin Multiac ain't no Baldwin nor Kirk Sand. That is if you were talking about the guitar Jerry used in this video.
1SomaCruz 2 years ago
I remember seeing Jerry Reed at Indian Ranch in Webster, MA, in 1983 I believe. A great show for sure. RIP Snowman!!!
joepall323 2 years ago
Jerry Reed a legend guitar picker
blueridger28 2 years ago 5
I love him
Triangelina 2 years ago 5
Jerry Reed!
U can make an accoustic Sound good!
Wastelander1972 2 years ago 3
HOT DAMN! R.I.P Jerry, you were among the best.
imadvi82 2 years ago 4
ah, Jerry Reed ain't dead. He lives on in all of us.
Wastelander1972 2 years ago
Damn, Jerry could play!!!!!!
bluewhiting 2 years ago 4
Jerry was a grade A fantastic guitarist!!
One of Nashville's greats, back in his day no one could touch him. He laid the foundation for modern day country rock.
RIP Jerry!
ClassicalRay 2 years ago 7
Well said!
imadvi82 2 years ago
Nah, Hes not dead. Jerry Reed will live on forever.
Wastelander1972 2 years ago 84
@Wastelander1972 every time you press play
BronsoIo 1 year ago
I'm kicken myself for never having seen Jerry perform while he was still with us.
ClassicalRay 2 years ago 5
me too me too i heard he was sick back a while ago and there was nothing to show any progress in him gettin better and then i heard on the radio that he had passed
SmokeyandtheBandit77 2 years ago
Fylockrock, way to go Commander Obvious, King of the Pretentious, Ruler of the Stupid. A statement like that makes you sound like a 1st year guitar lesson know it all dork.
jbark9 2 years ago
Kind of like slowed down versions of a cross between "Wham" and "Scuttle Buttin'" Really GREAT stuff! Rip Jerry!
bunkman64 2 years ago
Are there any notes on his guitar that don`t fit......one of those guys who could of played it out of tune and still make it work.
drfeelnothing 2 years ago 2
Always loved this guy - inspirational guitar player
smudgeguitar 2 years ago
rock on jerry!
coffinfeeder2007 2 years ago
I like that! Great song!
OfficialSands 2 years ago
its a rockin party in heaven now.
truckr74 2 years ago
This is an excellent video. I enjoyed this !
LB
pegxxx 2 years ago
notice that jerry plays a godin. anyone have an opinion on godin guitars? looking for a multi purpose acoustic.
elletsco 2 years ago
great bang for the buck..I have 1 of thier Basses..Love it
zeke957 2 years ago
Think it's a Kirk Sand guitar. Customer guitar builder out of Laguna Beach, California. Google it and go into his site and you'll see. Lot's of professional guitarist own them.
guzzirob 2 years ago
awesume this guy is good
silverbird58 2 years ago
You always be with me, Jerry. Thank you, now I love country. RIP Jerry
Medyshel 2 years ago
This is actually a blues progression...
frylockrock 2 years ago
all music is lol, SRV would be proud
erneb6280 2 years ago
Yes...very standard
MusicMan20061210 2 years ago
@frylockrock
hah,, and for those that dont know, that thing in his hands, is a guitar. those 2 things he uses to stand upright with are leggs.. are we clever or what!
rhinokio 1 year ago
Jerry has a severe case of talent.
urheadonastick 2 years ago 11
Had... :(
ibanezrick 2 years ago
sadly your right-..had
urheadonastick 2 years ago
Just think of who he's jammin' with now.
coal4life 2 years ago
With Chet of course !
GilbertTheGuitarman 2 years ago
Thanks for the music, Jerry. I'll always think of you when I pick up a guitar.
junkyjuice21 2 years ago
awsome
dearchap 2 years ago
Dang...That was brilliant. Thanks for posting!
herringostarr 2 years ago
Melody , speed and awesome consistency. A true legend.
livingroomancaster 2 years ago 2
Truly under-appreciated. Many have studied the master.
Unfortunate his Cannonball overage.
nochartmozart 2 years ago 2
no one picks like jerry.
rongravy 2 years ago
You said that right Ron!
cettyboy 2 years ago
Thank´s aligotado for this video i love a country music and....the best of the best Jerry Reed RIP.
alschilling 3 years ago
Thank you alyagotado for sharing. If not for people such as yourself some of us would never get to see clips like this. Again,thanks a million !
zener39 3 years ago
He must've been wicked happy when Godin came out with that guitar, I never even thought of that. He was always playing the classical and the electric...then they joined the 2 into one instrument, great concept. Great video.
bigdjindustriez 3 years ago
Even at this age he is a mad man!! He is my hero. We miss you Jerry!!
JStephens320 3 years ago
the best!
Medyshel 3 years ago 5
I discovered Jerry's incredible guitar playing a while back. This is great, though "Nervous Breakdown" is my favorite.
timbueter 3 years ago
My guitar idol. You are missed Jerry
batgirlluvsrock 3 years ago 5
Where'd you get this video?
sasarere 3 years ago
great tune!
VLombardi01 3 years ago
jerry rips check out another under appreciated picker named jim stafford
seekanddestroy09 3 years ago
the tune is classical gas
seekanddestroy09 3 years ago
Jerry, you are missed more than you can know.
kittyjones 3 years ago 9
He doesn't miss a lick! Absolutely perfect.
fiddlercrab3 3 years ago 4
One of the most underappreciated guitarists ever.
RIP Jerry.
Graymalkin2001 3 years ago 8
Trust me, he's gonna be like the guys that gets appreciated after they die.
Dvir1225 3 years ago
a guitar legend and he makes it look easy RIP genious we will miss you.
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ALURCBDIOIRYXBEE 3 years ago
A True Legend....We will miss you Jerry!
R.I.P.
LitlKarr67 3 years ago 5
This is REAL guitar playin...period end of STORY!!!!!!!
cast390 3 years ago 3
Hes 65 look at him walk that guitar
rickdill100 3 years ago 3
May the Snowman rest in Peace.
TVRM610 3 years ago 4
I don't think i'll ever be the same now that he is gone. im gonna miss the snowman.
thecowboykid 3 years ago
RIP
wong9wai 3 years ago
My Jerry Reed story. I used to run the stage lights at WDW castle stage years ago. Once we had Jerry and his band. I was so excited as Jerry was my favorite and I new all his songs. I designed the lights with his songs in mind and had a blast running the show. Afterwards, the tour manager said, "Jerry want's to know who the F***er on lights is!" "WHAT!" i thought I was doing a good job. Seeing that i was upset, the manager said, "You don't understand. When Jerry calls you a f***er, that's good!"
2pointmando 3 years ago 2
Cool...
joakim2407 3 years ago
i'm 16 and i know who he is..
Rip Snowman
U Legend
KingOfTheRumbleIsBac 3 years ago
I'm only 14, and I know who the Snowman is, may he rest in peace.
TVRM610 3 years ago 2
im 27 ( why is this relevant ? ) never heard of him before.
its allways good to discover good music. alot of great music in the world to be discovered, long live the internet :)
miguelbaptista 2 years ago 3
im 17 and i've been listen'n to jerry since i was born i was raised on it such a big loss to music
SmokeyandtheBandit77 2 years ago 3
Well, Jerr fell into that category of occasional guitarist, mostly known actor alongside Burt Reynolds in the Smokey movies of the 70s. It's a shame because Chet branded him Certified as a guitar player as well as Tommy Emmanuel. This boy was virtually undefinable. I watch Jerry's Breakdown and I, for the life of me, can't figure out what he's doing. I've been playing since 1968 and it's a sight to see. I hear Jerry was as nice a guy as they came. God bless him.
NYVoice 2 years ago 8
Cool Story.
joetech69 3 years ago
he makes it look so easy, they don't make real entertainers like this anymore
crayyawn 3 years ago 3
R.I.P Snowman keep the pedal to the metal you got a strght shot to the pealy gates.
raymoundcist88 3 years ago 5
One of the most influential men in country music. A true legend.
mcdemoss 3 years ago
I listened to him play guitar pretty much all my life. He was, is and always will be a great inspiration to me. I loved those Bandit movies too! R.I.P. Snowman.
adr1701 3 years ago 5
I saw Jerry perform at a carnival in Lawn, PA in either 2002 or 2003. It was such a down to earth atmosphere, with simple people, who enjoyed every minute of the performance. I cherish the memory of that night. Thank you Jerry for bringing so many smiles into a world with way too much misery. RIP.
jnkhd 3 years ago 3
I once saw an interview with Chet where he said "most people don't realize how good a guitar player Jerry is, and he doesn't realize it either." I always thought that pretty well summed up Jerry's great talent and humble self-deprecating attitude. I will miss him!
nhb06 3 years ago 3
Jerry was my hero
godlessbob 3 years ago
RIP, Mr. Reed. Incredibly talented and humble man.
Stratomite 3 years ago
jerry reed waz the man and the snowman
banone1212 3 years ago 3
We lost a great american but how wonderful it is that we still have his music.
tconk40554 3 years ago
Jerry Reed was THE best guitarist in my opinion.
And to borrow some words from one of his songs, Jerry, "Your a legend to the old men, a hero to the child" :)
RIP Jerry, you'll be missed dearly.
Dippers85 3 years ago
It's great to see so many JR fans out there! I bought a couple of his old vinyl albums from the 70's a couple months ago and was blown away. I was thinking he was under rated and felt like he was forgotten. Wish I caught him in concert. He was the coolest. RIP Snowman.
johnnyg618 3 years ago
I witnessed and met this man during a USO show tour in norther Japan, Misawa AFB to be exact;he played two nights there you see.He even got "Ol'Bubba" the 432nd TFW XO(Exec Officer) to get up on stage and play the spoons w/him. To me, it was a treat to meet him, laugh with him, him laugh at me and me at him! A good Ol'boy that wont hold back his hand or his smile to great you. Jerry, I hope you didnt suffer too much with your disease,you are free now,Higher than a Georgia Pine, Sir!
Sissykari 3 years ago
talk about an original American icon.....Jerry Reed was the real deal....self made, self taught, nice guy, knew his strengths and got the most from them. I think he would have gotten more acting roles had he not been so typecast in the deveil may care good ole boy image.....but thats exactly what he was. there arent many of these guys left.
kenwood3865 3 years ago
Another great legend gone.The Snowman 10-10 on the side.
redcarpetlounge 3 years ago
So long, Jerry. One immensely talented musician, perhaps one of the best guitarists in history, period. I'll miss your big bad, laugh, the way you made a guitar speak, and for the really cool guy you were! God bless ya...Shon!!!
10050cielo 3 years ago
RIP Jerry Reed, one of the best ever, no doubt.
mingledust 3 years ago 2
It's only now that the pop country stations remembered who the Guitar Man is... they've taken a short break from the American Idol shit they've been playing, played "EAST BOUND AND DOWN" gone home feeling content for remembering Mr. Reed.
This, along with so many other great songs, prove Jerry was far better than "EAST BOUND" or "GOLDMINE" or even "WHEN YOU'RE HOT" .. he, along with Chet Atkins and Buck Rogers are the true guitar heros.
aerose1964 3 years ago
Amen, It is a shame that these country stations don't properly honor the true greats in country music. Its rrae to hear a Jerry Reed song where i live, or even a Johy Cash song. I told my friends that he died, and they asked who is he. That one hurt. Jerry Reed was the man, a guy who I looked up to, and these punk kids don't even know who he is.
86cookiemonster 3 years ago
I know who he is, I'm 13. Not all us kids are lousy ya know. Rip Snowman.
P.S. His coolest song was The Bird
bigfootiscool 3 years ago 4
Nobody my age knows who he is either and I'm 31. Nobody knows or cares because they are all brainwashed by American Idol and oblivious to any of the great legends like Jerry Reed.
BloozeDaddy76 3 years ago 16
I agree with you entirely. These American Idol morons get up there and dance and belt out songs, and the judges make their predictable comments and everyone says "wow screw the amazing Musicians who came before, and earned their rep the hard way, Lets just ogle the new lazy ass pop stars.
86cookiemonster 3 years ago 10
@BloozeDaddy76
couldn't agree more!!!
mossie2644 1 year ago
@BloozeDaddy76 Ever hear of a Movie Called Smokey and the Bandit? Jerry Reed is the truck driver.
deanhamilton 1 year ago
I saw Jerry and Jeanie C Riley do a show in 1975, on our honeymoon in Lake Tahoe at the Sierra Tahoe Hotel Casino. Fabulous Show!! Incredible talent. We'll miss him too!
just4cruisin 3 years ago
Another great guitar picker gone home.
boreedo 3 years ago 2
They don't make guitar players like that anymore. He was a true entertainer
Rest in Peace Jerry
luvmt04 3 years ago
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Reed on two occasions. The first was at a stock car race that I was entered in years ago. A year later with my 3 year old on my knee he still remembered our chat and seeing me in the audience at a concert he made a point of coming into the crowd and singing my young daughter a song. She is 23 now and still holds that moment dear. WE LOVE YOU JERRY RIP
lonewolf11scott 3 years ago
Great story, We will miss him
b440bethea 3 years ago
What a wonderful memory to grow up with :) he was definitely a calibre of star we don't see much of these days.
sirstrongbad 3 years ago
one of the last real old school country artists and a man who's contributions to the music industry will only now be realized like so many great musicians that died before him. God blessed us for giving us the opportunity to listen to his music and expierience his talent. Now his pain is over and he can shine in the light of the Lord.
zipper1503 3 years ago
^^^What he said. :( THANK YOU JERRY REED!!!
MigityMigityMike 3 years ago
RIP SnowMan
acousticore 3 years ago
Saw you once, admired you always.
Peace, my brother.
ib422000 3 years ago
RIP Jerry. You will be missed.
:(
Temperalles 3 years ago
One of the world's great musicians. He'll be sorely missed. Good-bye, Jerry.
grace36732 3 years ago
@dipper thats bc he's the one who created this song. your always gunna play a song that you made up well. bc hey, its your song lol.
Jphss87 3 years ago
Im aware of that, I was merely saying how everyone else pales in comparison when they play it when compared to jerry :)
Dippers85 3 years ago
you can really see on his face that he's really enjoying playing this tune. Of all the people i've heard who've played this...they NEVER, NEVER get it the way jerry does.
When Jerry plays it, its perfect :)
Dippers85 3 years ago
Ummm. I'm a noob I guess to all this but uhh. Is Chet Atkins alive? No? Where was he burried. I have dreams about haveing a huge get together at his place of rest.
westcoastend 3 years ago
jerry reed for president WOO WOO WOO
footmannc 3 years ago 3
HEY!!! MY LINE!!!! I MADE IT UP!!! But yeah.....JERRY REED FOR PRESIDENT!!!!
TheBandit77TransAm 3 years ago
WOO HOO thatd be great
4weelinredneck 3 years ago
Jerry Reed's guitar duets with Glenn Campbell,(a very underrated guitarist himself), on Campbell's tv show, were the greatest.
lazur1 3 years ago
Incredibly gifted musician. My posting does not do him justice. Ultimate entertainer.
corin1805 3 years ago
A killer rendition of this song was done by Hellcasters member Jerry Donahue. I think it's on YouTube.
SpiritLevelBubble 3 years ago
Jerry Reed=badass guitar player
loungecruz 3 years ago 4
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nah Lars Håvard Haugen definitely plays it better. Reed plays it too slow^^
newbroken 3 years ago
Hey newbroken, plays better/worse etc..boring..Jerry Reed wrote the fucking song..one could argue he kind of invented the style. Check out his "Red Hot Picker" album if you can find it? Its a lot easier to take something someone else has done and do a take on it.. Reed's played this 1000s of times. Its problematic to compare a Telecaster version with this one. Anyway you certainly have the right to your opinions and your own criteria for judgement
(speed etc), nonetheless its very subjective
bluegoose555 3 years ago 4
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well it's just my opinion, nothing else. and i think Jerry Reed made this song really good, and he is a good guitar player, full respect for being so creative to make this kind of song, but i like Lars Håvard's way of playing it better. and don't call me subjective, you just based his guitar-skills on how many times Jerry Reed has played the song. anyway it's my opinion, end of discussion.
newbroken 3 years ago
What is your problem? You want to enjoy music or just issue statements and publish opinions? I suggest you just enjoy the music of brilliant musicians. You are right. Jerry Reed is a great performer. The best guitarist in the world was never born and never will be. Let us listen to music anyway.
skaedis 3 years ago
yeah jerry does it a lot better.
TheBandit77TransAm 3 years ago
One of the things the annoys Jerry (this comes from him) is when someone plays his tunes too fast.
The person you mentioned played it too fast.
Jerry put much more feeling in it.
EddieEstes 3 years ago 5