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Formerly of. Old Dogs. Jerry Reed Hubbard (March 20, 1937 [1] – September 1, 2008), [2] known professionally as Jerry Reed, was an American singer, guitarist, composer, songwriter and actor who appeared in more than a dozen films.
By Bill Friskics-Warren. Sept. 2, 2008. NASHVILLE Jerry Reed, a popular country singer and movie actor whose larger-than-life storytelling and flashy guitar work vividly evoked Southern life,...
Jerry Reed was a country singer and songwriter who also starred in several movies, especially as Cledus Snow in the Smokey and the Bandit series. He died in 2008 at age 71 from complications of emphysema.
- Music Artist, Actor, Music Department
- March 20, 1937
- 2 min
- September 1, 2008
Jerry Reed, a singer who became a good ol’ boy actor in car chase movies like “Smokey and the Bandit,” has died of complications from emphysema at 71. His longtime booking agent, Carrie ...
Jerry Reed was a country singer, songwriter and actor who starred in the Smokey and the Bandit movies. He also wrote and performed hits like "When You're Hot, You're Hot" and "East Bound and Down".
- March 20, 1937
- September 1, 2008
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Learn about Jerry Reed, a hit recording artist, virtuoso guitarist, songwriter, and movie star. Explore his songs, videos, photos, and career highlights from his induction in 2017.
Sep 2, 2008 · Jerry Reed, who wrote and performed hits like East Bound and Down and When You're Hot, You're Hot, died in 2008 of emphysema complications. He also starred in movies with Burt Reynolds, such as Smokey and the Bandit.