Reply With QuoteR.I.P. Wow another great loss.
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
Last edited by Tony Trout; 09-02-2008 at 11:59 AM.
R.I.P. Wow another great loss.
"When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books, and I was a hero in the movie. So every dream that I ever dreamed has come true a hundred times. I learned very early in life that without a song, the day would never end; without a song, a man ain't got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend; without a song. So I keep singing a song." - Elvis Presley
Sad news.......R.I.P Jerry
One of my personal favourites–what a great character–boy could he play guitar!
May he rest in peace. I like his work!
all the goons I left behind,
memories still linger..
Sad news, another loss in the Elvis world.
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.
all the goons I left behind,
memories still linger..
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.
...you won't forget me when I go.
Originally Posted by Tony Trout
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.
Some of you all never been down South too much...
I'm gonna tell you a little story, so you'll understand where I'm talking about
Cool that Jerry didn't bother to ask himself whether or not it was allowed to find a man beautiful.
all the goons I left behind,
memories still linger..
RIP Jerry.
I dream a world where man no other man
will scorn. Where LOVE will bless the earth
and peace its paths adorn...
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.
Frank
Every man has a flaming star
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!
VERY NICE TRIBUTE!!!
What an incredible loss....Jerry was definitely a gifted songwriter and guitar player.
REST IN PEACE GUITAR MAN!!!
TCB!
Mike
R.I.P. Tommy
We will miss you dearest friend
this is truly sad ,,well Jerry may you Rest In Peace
Tony
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
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
"Don't tamper with the property of the U.S. Male"
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.
A great guy ,an amazing guitar player and songwriter and also actor.You will be missed Jerry; TCB
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