Jerry Jeff Walker - Trivia, Family, Bio

Best known for writing the song "Mr. Bojangles." He was an icon of Texas country music.

Before Fame

He co-founded a band called Circus Maximus in the late 1960s.

Trivia

His song Mr. Bojangles was recorded by many artists, including Garth Brooks, Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, Robbie Williams, and Bob Dylan.

Family Life

He married Susan Streit in 1974. They had two children together.

Associated With

He was referenced in Toby Keith's song "Beers Ago" from 2012.