JERRY REED

(1937 - 2008) 71

MUSICIAN

Wikipedia Profile

Guitarist, singer and songwriter Jerry Reed, who was among the first country musicians to make the leap to Hollywood, died Monday of complications from emphysema. He was 71. Full Article (Variety)

AWARDS

Grammy Awards:

  • 1971: Male Country Vocal Performance, "When You're Hot, You're Hot" (Winner)

NOTED WORKS

For a full filmography, visit: Internet Movie Database Profile

Movies:

  • Gator (1976)
  • Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
  • Smokey and the Bandit II (1980)
  • Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983)
  • The Waterboy (1998)

Television Series:

  • Concrete Cowboys (1981)
  • Various Guest Appearances (1969-94)

Albums:

  • Georgia Sunshine (1970)
  • When You're Hot, You're Hot (1971)
  • Lord, Mr. Ford (1973)