Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Tennesseen PR) - Arguably one of the finest guitar pickers to ever strap one on, Jerry Reed died Monday at the age of 71. Reed had been fighting emphysema and was under hospice care at the time of his death. Movie Star, Song Writer, Musician, Singer, Husband, Father, Grand Father... super guy.
Born Jerry Reed Hubbard in Atlanta, Ga., on March 20, 1937, Reed leaves behind a legacy of great music and laughter.
For a complete write-up of Reed's life, see this article by Peter Cooper on Tennesseen.com.
