Jerry Reed

American musician (1937-2008)

Jerry Reed Hubbard, also known as Jerry Reed, was an American country singer, guitarist, composer, songwriter, and actor. He had many signature songs and appeared in over a dozen films. In 2017, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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About the Jerry Reed

Jerry Reed Hubbard (March 20, 1937 – September 1, 2008), known professionally as Jerry Reed, was an American country singer, guitarist, composer, songwriter and actor who appeared in more than a dozen films. His signature songs included “Guitar Man”, “U.S. Male”, “A Thing Called Love”, “Alabama Wild Man”, “Amos Moses”, “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot” (which garnered a Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male), “Ko-Ko Joe”, “Lord, Mr. Ford”, “East Bound and Down” (the theme song for the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit, in which Reed co-starred), “The Bird”, and “She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft)”.

Reed was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. He was announced as an inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame in April 2017 and he was officially inducted by Bobby Bare on October 24.

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Jerry Reed Hubbard, known professionally as Jerry Reed, was an American country singer, guitarist, composer, songwriter, and actor who appeared in more than a dozen films.

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Jerry Reed was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. He was also announced as an inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017 and was officially inducted by Bobby Bare on October 24.

Jerry Reed was born on March 20, 1937, and he passed away on September 1, 2008.

Jerry Reed appeared in more than a dozen films, including his role as the co-star in the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit, for which he performed the theme song ,East Bound and Down.

Jerry Reed was an American country singer, guitarist, composer, and songwriter, known for his unique style and contributions to the country music genre.

Jerry Reed was able to combine his talents as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist with his acting career, appearing in over a dozen films and performing many of his signature songs in those roles.

9 Quotes by Jerry Reed

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    Smokey and The Bandit was just a lark. All we did was run up and down those Georgia roads wrecking cars and having the time of our life.

    Jerry Reed

    American musician (1937-2008)

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    Pray for intestinal fortitude, work hard, and keep the faith. Oh, and pray for good luck, you’re gonna need it.

    Jerry Reed

    American musician (1937-2008)

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    I have spent over 60 years bent over a guitar and to know that I wrote 70 compositions that masters have recorded, that makes me feel so good and full, and proud and thankful to the good Lord.

    Jerry Reed

    American musician (1937-2008)

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    I got my first guitar at age of 7 and never laid it down. Momma taught me G, C, and D. I was off to the races son!

    Jerry Reed

    American musician (1937-2008)

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    I am very grateful to God everyday that my eyes flutter open and I can jump out of that bed!

    Jerry Reed

    American musician (1937-2008)

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    Music is the most powerful thing on this earth, and it’s hard to be angry when you are listening to music.

    Jerry Reed

    American musician (1937-2008)

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    When I was a kid of six or seven, I used to get up on the stove woodpile for a stage and I’d put on the wildest show.

    Jerry Reed

    American musician (1937-2008)

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    I used to get on a stove wood pile at 5-6 years old and I would have a piece of stove wood and kindling bark as a pick, and I was a star.

    Jerry Reed

    American musician (1937-2008)

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    You can have music and it will stand alone by itself, but you can’t have a movie without it.

    Jerry Reed

    American musician (1937-2008)