Sep 02 2008

Jerry Reed, R.I.P.

Published by Bigfoot at 3:54 pm under BigFoot, Current Events, Pop Culture

Singer/guitarist/songwriter/actor Jerry Reed, known for songs such as When You’re Hot, You’re Hot and movie roles such as “The Snowman” in Smoky And The Bandit, has gone to Rock & Roll Heaven. According to the Tennessean:

Jerry Reed, country music’s howling virtuoso and a star of stage, studio and screen, has died. Born Jerry Reed Hubbard, Mr. Reed suffered from emphysema and was in hospice care. He was 71, and he leaves an unparalleled legacy of laughter and song.

Click here for some more information on Mr. Reed (a.k.a. Mr. Hubbard).

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2 Responses to “Jerry Reed, R.I.P.”

  1. # William Teachon 02 Sep 2008 at 8:03 pm

    Oh,man, that sucks. He was great in Smokey and the Bandit and one of my favorites, Gator. Great music.

  2. # Ravenon 03 Sep 2008 at 12:02 am

    Darn I missed this news with all the Xcitement generated by the liberals this week.

    Sad- he was awesome. And will be missed.