Comments on: Breaking News: Jerry Reed Passes Away At Age 71

By: Rick Diaz

Rick Diaz — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:17:01 +0000

I met Jerry as a kid. I’ll never forget his spirit and God given talent. I’ve met many of my heros during my journey. James Burton, Glen Campbell and Carl Jackson. They all sing your praises. I bet your in the studio with Chet and Elvis. You sang Today Is Mine, well yesterday was brighter because of you. Heaven is a happier place with you there. Keep the angels laughing and say hi to my mom Chris. When I get there we’ll play my Christmas song ” The Elvis Elf” God bless you and bring peace to your family and friends. See you down the road Snowman.

Rick Diaz “A fellow picker”

By: Lisa Fitch

Lisa Fitch — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:22:25 +0000

I was so deeply saddened to learn of Jerry Reeds passsing. Back in the late 70’s, we went to a concert at Dayton (OH’S) Memorial Auditorium to see him perform. My mother and her friend had backstage “press passes”, so my mom came and got my sister and I from the audience. I was maybe 13 and my sister 6. I remember Jerry carrying my little sister around backstage like she belonged to him. I have met many fine artists, but there will never be another “Jerry Reed”. He was awesome in my book, we have pictures that were taken with him that night. He was truly a gentleman. Country music has lost another great, but our loss truly is Heavens gain. God Bless you Jerry, we will always love and remember you, and “Guitar Man” I pray the Lord has gold guitar waiting for such a fine gentleman as yourself. Our deepest condolences to the family of Jery Reed, God Bless you. Lisa Fitch

By: scooter

scooter — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:40:20 +0000

Great guitarist. I remember trying to figure out how to play “the claw” that he did with chet atkins. I never even got close until I bought the sheet music. I don’t think most people knew how good he was on guitar.

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By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:55:56 +0000

my daughter and i just spent an hour watching youtube clips.

By: tom patterson

tom patterson — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:06:45 +0000

jerry reed is on of the last great guitar players. He could hold his own with the best which was also his best friend (chet atkins). as with chet he will be sadly missed. My condolences go out to his family.

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:19:00 +0000

I’m sorry to hear about Jerry Reed’s passing. He was one of the most unique artists and personalities in country music history. Who else but Jerry could have pulled off songs like “She Got The Gold Mine, I Got The Shaft”, and “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot”, and “Amos Moses” is still one of my favorite country songs ever. He will be missed….