Today, September 1st, marks the anniversary of Jerry Reed's passing in 2008. Jerry was a multifaceted musician, renowned for his exceptional guitar skills, songwriting prowess, and distinctive voice. Born on March 20, 1937, in Atlanta, Georgia, Reed began playing the guitar at age eight and quickly developed a unique fingerpicking style. His early influences included Chet Atkins, Django Reinhardt, and Merle Travis, which he blended to create his own sound. Reed's guitar expertise earned him reco

Jerry Reed Hubbard (March 20, 1937 – September 1, 2008) . September 1st: 2008 . On this day in 2008 Jerry Reed, country music singer, legendary guitarist, songwriter, and actor died. . His signature songs included “Guitar Man,”, “A Thing Called Love,” (both of which were covered by Elvis Presely), “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot” “Ko-Ko Joe”, “East Bound and Down” (the theme song for the 1977 blockbuster Smokey and the Bandit,in which Reed co-starred), and “She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft)”.

'East Bound and Down' Jerry Reed tribute by Nashvillains | Country Rebel