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Walker Jerry JeffJerry Jeff Walker Jerry Jeff Walker American country singer (1942–2020) 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. He is best known for writing the 1968 song "Mr. Bojangles".[4] Quick facts Background information, Also known as ... Jerry Jeff Walker Walker in 2002 Background information Also known as Gypsy Songman Born Ronald Clyde Crosby (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 Progressive country[1] outlaw country[2] folk Occupation Singer-songwriter Instruments Vocals, guitar, harmonica Years active 1967–2020 Labels Vanguard, Atco, Tried & True Website jerryjeff.com… (Source: Wikipedia)
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