Reply #21: Jerry Jeff Walker played Sand Mountain Coffee House in Houston.... [View All]

[Bridget Burke]

Back in 1966-67. Then he left for DC to form a Folk Rock band. At his last gig, he played this song he'd just written about a guy he met in jail in NOLA.

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band had the hit with Mr Bojangles, but it was it was covered widely. David Bromberg did it in his live show. (& probably on record--although I wasn't that big a fan.)

Jerry Jeff Walker comes from New York State. Like Ramblin Jack Elliot & Bob Dylan--he had to discover his "true" name. His parents just gave him a "starter."

Jerry Jeff was backed by the Lost Gonzo Band during Cosmic Cowboy days. They did some amazing shows. And he did some amazing stuff--but he's mellowed out considerably.