Jerry Jeff Walker

Jerry Jeff Walker
Walker in 2002
Background information
Also known asGypsy Songman
Born
Ronald Clyde Crosby

(1942-03-16)March 16, 1942
Oneonta, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 23, 2020(2020-10-23) (aged 78)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, harmonica
Years active1967–2020
LabelsVanguard, Atco, Tried & True
Websitejerryjeff.com

Jerry Jeff Walker (born Ronald Clyde Crosby; March 16, 1942 – October 23, 2020) was an American country and folk singer-songwriter. He was a leading figure in the progressive country and outlaw country music movement. He is best known for writing the 1968 song "Mr. Bojangles".

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