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    #31
    One of my faves.

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      #32
      Originally posted by MikeyG View Post
      Why can’t I find any news stories about this?

      I’m so glad I got to see him about 6-7 years ago in a super intimate venue. One of my favorite shows- JJW is definitely part of the soundtracks of my youth.


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      Jerry Jeff Walker, Country Singer Who Wrote ‘Mr. Bojangles,’ Dies at 78
      https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/jerry-jeff-walker-country-singer-125605232.html
      Jerry Jeff Walker, the folk-country singer-songwriter best known for the late-’60s hit “Mr. Bojangles,” died Friday at age 78, CNY News reported.Walker, who was born Ronald Clyde Crosby, had battled with throat cancer three years ago and subsequently released a 2018 album, “It’s About Time.” A rep for Walker did not immediately respond to a request for comment.A native of Oneonta, New York, Walker got his start in the Greenwich Village folk scene in the 1960s. After spending time in a drunk tank with a New Orleans street performer, he wrote “Mr. Bojangles” — which became his signature song and was covered by everyone from Bob Dylan to Sammy Davis Jr. to Neil Diamond.Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2020 (Photos)In the early 1970s, Walker moved to Austin, Texas, where he became part of the city’s music scene and worked with artists such as Gary P. Nunn, Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark and Todd Snider. His 1973 album with the Lost Gonzo Band, “Viva Terlingua,” blended country, so-called outlaw rock, blues as well as Mexican styles like Tejano.According to SavingCountryMusic, he is survived by his manager-wife, Susan, daughter Jessie Jane and son and fellow musician Django Walker.Tributes quickly poured in for Walker.“Great songwriter, soulful voice, respected by peers & funny,” Tom Arnold recalled. “30 years ago Roseanne wanted to sing Mr Bojangles in an HBO Special They said no that would disrespect Jerry. I called Jerry & he said he’d also written “Pissing in the wind”so why the hell not.”Jerry Jeff Walker passed. Great songwriter, soulful voice, respected by peers & funny. 30 years ago Roseanne wanted to sing Mr Bojangles in an HBO Special They said no that would disrespect Jerry. I called Jerry & he said he’d also written “Pissing in the wind”so why the hell not— Tom Arnold (@TomArnold) October 24, 2020Farewell to Jerry Jeff Walker, author of the 70s standard “Mr. Bojangles” and a pioneering Texas country outlaw whose 1973 LP Viva Terlingua is a classic. I’m also quite fond of his rowdy 1989 single “Trashy Women.” https://t.co/Gm2Y8iuMhw— Stephen Thomas Erlewine (@sterlewine) October 24, 2020RIP @jerryjeffwalker, a New Yorker who became a Texas cosmic cowboy, a great gonzo storyteller in word and song. MrBojangles— Jon Bream (@jonbream) October 24, 2020My favorite Jerry Jeff Walker story is the one Todd Snider has told about six million times and swears is true, about the two of them leaving a bar and walking down a deserted street in Santa Fe. From Todd’s book: pic.twitter.com/Cl7gqt8I3E— Mike Finger (@mikefinger) October 24, 2020Read original story Jerry Jeff Walker, Country Singer Who Wrote ‘Mr. Bojangles,’ Dies at 78 At TheWrap

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        #33
        Originally posted by bullhead44 View Post
        Pretty good Texan considering he was from New York. Love his music
        WHATTT???! Kidding..Honestly,didn't know that..I love up-state New York btw..Our red neck's couldn't carry those boy's overall's..Much less wear 'em.

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          #34
          D@mn you 2020!

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            #35
            RIP Jerry Jeff!! Good old country music has lost another great . Looks like Willie is going to outlast them all. Maybe there is some magic in this medicinal marijuana!!

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              RIP


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                #37
                Wow sad news. One of my grandparents farms was in Luckenbach and grew up listening to his and others great music there and drinking iron brew sodas

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                  #38
                  RIP, hope he and Hondo are going for another ride in
                  the old pickup truck.

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                    #39
                    Originally posted by Old Ranger View Post
                    RIP, hope he and Hondo are going for another ride in
                    the old pickup truck.
                    Well said my friend!

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                      #40
                      Went to many of his shows, met him backstage once. My most memorable JJW weekend was at his New Years Eve show at Gruene Hall in 1994. Great show and next night three of us walked into the bar at Luckenbach at about 8 pm just as it started sleeting big time.
                      Place was completely empty except for bartender and old hound sleeping by the wood stove. We drank beer, traded card tricks with the bartender and played a JJW cd. Great memories!

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                        #41
                        Makes me sad...2020 can kiss my azz!😡

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                          #42
                          Man this hurts. But is so good to see all the JJW fans post about him here. Many road trips with him on the tunes. RIP.

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                            #43
                            Originally posted by buckerup View Post
                            He’s gone “ Home With The Armadillos”!

                            I can hear it...………….
                            RIP...… sir.……..

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                              #44
                              Originally posted by zztex View Post
                              This hurts my heart. Saw him in concert at the Golden Nugget on his 74th birthday. As great as ever. RIP
                              Actually it was his 76th birthday. Now I “feel like Hank Williams tonight”😢

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