Jerry Reed passed away 71 yrs old

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RIP Snowman. East bound and down

[Mikey]

LOVED Smokey and the Bandit 1

He was also pretty funny in the Waterboy

RIP

[GSPUSA]

That's too bad, I just watched "Gator" a few days ago and have been looking for it on DVD this weekend. I'm sorry to hear that.

[Monsterama2000]

Sad news. I always liked him. RIP

[jds1911a1]

I just watched Smokey and the bandit over the weekend. He was really a great singer and the fact he learned to drive that rig always impressed me

[Earth 2 Chris]

Oh man. I'm quite a fan of Mr. Reed. From all accounts, he was the genuine deal. What you saw on TV and the movies was pretty much him, just turned up a notch or two. A master at his craft, but his self-deprecating humor never let him come across as such. My dad is a finger-style guitar player in the vein of Travis, Atkinis and Reed, so I always had an appreciation for his music, as well as a love of the Snowman.

He never got the credit he deserved, but I don't think he really wanted it. RIP Guitar Man.

Chris

[toys2cool]

LOVED Smokey and the Bandit 1

He was also pretty funny in the Waterboy

RIP

Yeah i liked him in Waterboy,rip buddy

[saildog]

Just remember what Jerry Reed taught us.

We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there

There is Wisdom in the Tao of the Snowman.

[Zemo]

Oh man. I'm quite a fan of Mr. Reed. From all accounts, he was the genuine deal. What you saw on TV and the movies was pretty much him, just turned up a notch or two. A master at his craft, but his self-deprecating humor never let him come across as such. My dad is a finger-style guitar player in the vein of Travis, Atkinis and Reed, so I always had an appreciation for his music, as well as a love of the Snowman.

He never got the credit he deserved, but I don't think he really wanted it. RIP Guitar Man.

Chris

Well said man. RIP Jerry

[Customslab]

the story teller is dead man that sucks

[hobub]

Sorry to hear this. I am a fan. He's right up there in my 70s memories with Megos and Mr. Evel Knievel.

One step closer. RIP man.

YouTube - Jerry Reed on Scooby Doo

[ShadowAvenger]

Goodnight, Jerry Reed, and may you forever be pickin' :(

[Hotfoot]

Rest in Peace mr Snowman. You will be missed.

The Associated Press: Singer-actor Jerry Reed dies at the age of 71

YouTube - East Bound and Down

East bound and down, loaded up and truckin'
a'we gonna do what they say can't be done
We've got a long why to go and a short time to get there
I'm east bound just watch ol'Bandit run

Keep your foot hard on the peddle...son, never mind them brakes
let it all hang out cause we've got a run to make
The boys are thirsty in Atlanta,and there's beer in Texarcana
and we'll bring it back no matter what it takes

East bound and down, loaded up and truckin'
a'we gonna do what they say can't be done
We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there
I'm east bound just watch ol'Bandit run ......

( banjo & guitar solo )

Old Smokey's got them ears on, he's hot on your trail
and he ain't gonna rest 'till you're in jail
So you gotta dodge him.... you gotta duck him
You've gotta keep that diesel truckin....
just put that hammer down and give it hell

East bound and down, loaded up and truckin'
a'we gonna do what they say can't be done
We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there
I'm east bound just watch ol'Bandit run

Westbound and down, eighteen wheels a-rollin
Ah we gonna do what they say can't be done
We've got a long way to go, and a short time to get there
I'm westbound, just watch old Bandit run
Old Smokey's got them ears on
He's hot on your trail
And he ain't gonna rest 'til you're in jail
So you've got to dodge him, you've got to duck him
You gotta keep that diesel truckin'
Just put that hammer down and give it hell

Westbound and down, eighteen wheels a-rollin
Ah we gonna do what they say can't be done
We've got a long way to go, and a short time to get there
I'm westbound, just watch old Bandit run [/url]

Westbound and down, eighteen wheels a-rollin
Ah we gonna do what they say can't be done
We've got a long way to go, and a short time to get there
I'm westbound, just watch old Bandit run

Keep your foot hard on the pedal
Son, never mind them brakes
Let it all hang out cause we got a run to make
The boys are thirsty in Atlanta
and there's beer in Texarkana
We'll bring it back no matter what it takes

Westbound and down, eighteen wheels a-rollin
Ah we gonna do what they say can't be done
We've got a long way to go, and a short time to get there
I'm westbound, just watch old Bandit run

[Marvelmania]

I'm shocked to hear this sad news. I always enjoyed most anything he did. What a great guy he was. RIP Mr. Reed. You will be missed.

[RG]

oh man ... I loved the guy ... awesome in movies and really enjoyed his music ... I still laugh when I here his "the Bird" song.