Jerry Reed, Guitarist/Singer, Dead At 71

[Tony Trout]

Sad news coming out of Nashville today....Jerry Reed, who starred as "Snowman" (Cledus) in all three "Smokey & The Bandit" movies, has died. He was 71.

He reportedly passed away yesterday...his funeral is today.

Jerry Reed Dies (http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080902/TUNEIN/80902039/1005/ENTERTAINMENT)

[SeeSeeRider777]

R.I.P. Wow another great loss.

[marijaep]

Sad news :'( .......R.I.P Jerry

[my boy]

One of my personal favourites–what a great character–boy could he play guitar!

[EnigmaticSun]

May he rest in peace. I like his work!

[kathy parkinson]

Sad news, another loss in the Elvis world.

[EnigmaticSun]

He was an innovative guitar player for sure. I respect good finger players.

On top of that, he had talent spanning across multiple disciplines, if you know what I mean.

I appreciate the old-fashioned honesty of such a man. He was not a plastic celebrity.

[Lonniebealestreet]

It was cool to be able to hear Jerry messing around with Elvis on the FTD So High, just before that great take of Too Much Monkey Business.

[Cherokee]

Sad news coming out of Nashville today....Jerry Reed, who starred as "Snowman" (Cledus) in all three "Smokey & The Bandit" movies, has died. He was 71.

He reportedly passed away yesterday...his funeral is today.

Jerry Reed Dies (http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080902/TUNEIN/80902039/1005/ENTERTAINMENT)


Aawww, the original Guitar Man is dead.
I LOVED Jerry's remarks about first meeting Elvis.
It was some amateuristic, homevideo like, show of interviews with
people who'd known and met Elvis, hosted by George Klein. Jerry
was on a couch with Felton Jarvis and he said something like
"I walked into the room and there it was. He was so goodlooking,
I couldn't help myself but say 'D.A.M.N., you're beautiful!' (looking at a
smiling Jarvis) I mean, wasn't he? I'm no fool. He was one of the
d.a.m.n.dest prettiest things I'd ever seen, male or female."
Love ya Jerry, R.I.P.

[Polk-Salad-Annie]

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[EnigmaticSun]

Cool that Jerry didn't bother to ask himself whether or not it was allowed to find a man beautiful.

[Tommy]

RIP Jerry.

[Suspicious Minds]

Sad news coming out of Nashville today....Jerry Reed, who starred as "Snowman" (Cledus) in all three "Smokey & The Bandit" movies, has died. He was 71.

He reportedly passed away yesterday...his funeral is today.

Jerry Reed Dies (http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080902/TUNEIN/80902039/1005/ENTERTAINMENT)

They was quick with his funeral. How do they get funerals so quick?

My family had to wait 2 weeks before my late dad could have his funeral. You know what I am trying to say here.

[Maikcool]

ohh.. so sad! R.I.P
I have his and Chet Atkins concert on DVD, one of my favourite show... he was great guitar player!

[Jungleroom76]

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VERY NICE TRIBUTE!!! :notworthy

What an incredible loss....Jerry was definitely a gifted songwriter and guitar player. :'(

REST IN PEACE GUITAR MAN!!!

TCB!
Mike

[tony70]

this is truly sad ,,well Jerry may you Rest In Peace

[beau stewart]

Now this is sad for for me 1 year after he had stared in smoke and the bandit my dad
and had laned in Toronto air port my dad was stand with his dog at the time his name was sonny, JERRY come walking and said "SON WHAT KIND OF DOG DO YOU HAVE THERE"
well that was 3 of us started talking we gave JERRY a ride to his hotel he told us some great storys and i have never for got it now im 44 years old

SO LONG JERRY :'(
TCB

[U.S. Male]

I was quite saddened to learn the news today.

Jerry was one of my musical "heroes" growing up. His guitar playing always amazed me, but I also enjoyed his acting roles too, especially in Smokey & The Bandit. He also was a fine story teller as well, especially on some of the local fishing shows that used to air on tv here in Atlanta.

RIP Snowman...10-4 http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMjA2ODUyNTA1MF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNDM4NzU3MQ@@._ V1._CR0,0,379,379_SS90_.jpg

[KPM]

My brother met him about 5 years ago and he said Jerry was as down to earth and nice as anyone in the music business he ever met.
He was a pretty good actor also, check out the Burt Reynolds movie "Gator" Jerry plays a great bad guy and he pulls it off with ease.

[tcbtigerman]

A great guy ,an amazing guitar player and songwriter and also actor.You will be missed Jerry; TCB

[curtis simpkins]

Guitar Man Mr Jerry Reed His Passed Away.

Here's the link to this story.


http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080902/TUNEIN/80902039/1005/ENTERTAINMENT

I Have love this guy for along time and now his gone.

[Tony Trout]

Here's the other threads 'bout Jerry's passing:




Jerry Reed-Guitarist/Singer-Dead At 71 (http://www.tcb-world.com/showthread.php?t=23169)

Jerry Reed Died (http://www.tcb-world.com/showthread.php?t=23172)

Jerry died on Sunday night/Monday morning at 12:15 a.m.. News of his passing wasn't released immediately because the family had requested that it be kept private--as well as the funeral itself.

[franny]

That's sad news, I didn't know that..:'(..May he RIP, my condolences to his family and friends...

franny

[SleepyJack]

That is really sad news...Jerry was a great character..another one gone.That guy sure could pick a guitar.His songs always seemed to suit Elvis,it`s a pity they didn`t get together more.....maybe now they can...I honestly hope so.

[Maikcool]

Jerry Reed sing the song: Elvis has left the building

NMugsGooHQo

Нe was good man..

[TCBGIRL]

Sad news:(I used to watch those movies.My condolences to his family.R.I.P.He will be remembered:(

TCBGIRL

[shelley.m.]

Gone but not forgotten.Rest In Peace,Jerry.