Actor/Singer Jerry Reed passed away this past week, and I felt it would be fitting to make my Retro Video of the Week pick "East Bound and Down" also above is a picture of Jerry that was taken by Tor and myself when Jerry visited Redeye two or so years ago and we had him hold up a copy of the Supersuckers CD where they cover East Bound and Down.. they were huge fans and also pay tribute on their website to Jerry's passing. RIP.
by: JOHN GEROME (Associated Press Writer)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jerry Reed, a singer who appeared in the "Smokey and the Bandit" movies, has died of complications from emphysema at age 71, his longtime booking agent said Tuesday.
Carrie Moore-Reed, who is no relation to the star, said Reed died early Monday morning.
Reed was a gifted guitarist who later became a songwriter, singer and actor.
As a singer in the 1970s and early 1980s, he had a string of hits that included "Amos Moses," "When You're Hot, You're Hot," "East Bound and Down," and "The Bird."
In the mid-1970s, he began acting in movies such as "Smokey and the Bandit" with Burt Reynolds, "Gator" "Hot Stuff" and "High-Ballin'."
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