Jerry Jeff Walker Remembered by Country Community
10/26/2020 09:21 pm EDT
"I'll never forget my buddy Django Walker a couple years walking up to me and saying "hey man I want you to meet my dad" and there he was, Jerry Jeff. I was so taken back that the man himself was right there. A true legend. Listened to him for my whole life. RIP to a true legend." - Parker McCollum
"Jerry Jeff Walker had a tremendous impact on my musical journey. His music broadened the definition of Country music which opened my eyes to the infinite possibilities one has when writing a song. I think we'll all miss him. He was one of a kind." - Robert Earl Keen
"Me and @amandashires were backing up @ToddSnider one night in Austin and Jerry Jeff jumped up and did Mr Bojangles with us, and he took his shoes off when got onstage so he could dance... One day I'd like to be an old man who dances onstage like John Prine and Jerry Jeff Walker." - Jason Isbell
"Thank you Jerry Jeff for making music that made us love, smile, and feel inspired. My deepest condolences go out to his family; you are in our prayers." - Cody Johnson
"Damn. Just heard that Jerry Jeff Walker has passed on. From the moment I first heard 'hiiiii buckaroos' as a kid, on what would become a very worn out copy of Great Gonzos, he's been a major part of my life's soundtrack and a huge influence as an artist. Rest easy, Gypsy Songman." - Libby Koch
"Lost my buddy [Jerry Jeff Walker] last night! One of the great Lone Star bad asses. [He] gave me a gig in the 70s when he was the king in my neck of the woods. Adios Amigo. Tell [Guy Clark] I said hey." - Kix Brooks
"One of the first concerts I ever went to was Jerry Jeff Walker. I was playing for tips outside the club and the bouncer snuck me in because I was underage. Requiescat in Pace Mr. Bojangles." - Jarrod Johnson
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