I had the honor of knowing Jerry in his golden years. He summered in East Hampton and I worked at his house fixing his water heater mostly. I'm blue collar yet he loved to tell me the stories behind the pictures I would notice on the walls. We first met in 1995 when after a phone conversation to my office, he personnally brought an autographed copy of Rhythm and the Blues and left it on my desk. He knew my love of Bottleneck Blues and gave me countless CD's to broaden my listening experience. He was a very giving man, arranged for me to receive an invitation to The Blues Foundation dinner where he was presented with the first lifetime achievement award. The last time I saw Jerry was at the East Hampton Post Office. I mentioned a John Prine song and he looked up, smiled and modestly said "I jump started his career ya know" The Jerry Wexler I knew was not the Jerry he described of himself in his book. When we spoke, I was as important as anyone else he knew. At least that is how he always made me feel. I lost touch with him 3 years ago when I moved to Michigan. I miss him and words cannot describe the honor I feel to have called him my friend. Thank you for letting me share this in his memory. He was more than a great man, he was Jerry Wexler.
WOW, what a great page! We are truly honored to be included as friends.
Jerry was the greatest record man, ever and his body of work speaks for itself, but I'm grateful for the opportunity to express how much his music means to me, personally. Although, sadly, he is gone, that Sweet Soul Music will live forever!
All the best from all of us here in Muscle Shoals. We love Jerry! We'll miss Jerry, and he will always be considered one of the founding fathers of the Muscle Shoals Sound! This photo was taken by Dick Cooper
Jerry is my favorite producer and always will be, his music will live on forever, and I am humbled and honored to have Jerry as a friend here on myspace. Jerry's musical genius carried me through my teens and influenced many others to go out a play the music they love..Kudos to a great man, he will be missed, never forgotten, we all love you Jerry! your old new friend Rufus J
IT IS MY HONOR TO SAY HERE WHAT A GREAT MAN JERRY WEXLER WAS. HE will be REMEMBER IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS FOREVER by me and many others. I WILL GO ON TO SAY THAT IN THE "70's" he produced all of what I considered to be the BEST MUSIC PRODUCED and to this day I still feel that way. GOD BLESSED us all with JERRY WEXLER's contribution TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY; and LONG LIVE HIS MEMORY!!! MIKE BINET/DRUMMER
Hi Mr Wexler, Thanks for the add. It's an honor to one of your friends. Thank you for all the fantastic music you gave us over the years. It will take a long time for someone to top your run, if they can. All the best to you, Ray
wow what a page man the music history that is on this page is unexplainable it blows the mind this stuff should be taught to every child in this country from 1st to the 12th grades as american history God bless you for keepin it alive i am blessed to have you as one of my online friends peace and rock forever rick bisson from
Jerry gave me a hit, when he cut my song "Make Me Belong To You" with Barbara Lewis in 1966, then signed me to Atlantic in '68, giving me three more hits. He produced me in 1981, was my literary mentor, giving me books right up to the end, along with the latest dirty joke. I loved him like a father.
Jerry was a customer of mine when I managed a movie theatre in Sarasota. I'm still mad at myself for NOT violating professional protocol and peppering him with questions every time he came in.
missing you more
and more as the time goes on.
Thanks for the add.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Wexler! I bet they're throwing you the best birthday bash in music heaven!
I had the honor of knowing Jerry in his golden years. He summered in East Hampton and I worked at his house fixing his water heater mostly. I'm blue collar yet he loved to tell me the stories behind the pictures I would notice on the walls. We first met in 1995 when after a phone conversation to my office, he personnally brought an autographed copy of Rhythm and the Blues and left it on my desk. He knew my love of Bottleneck Blues and gave me countless CD's to broaden my listening experience. He was a very giving man, arranged for me to receive an invitation to The Blues Foundation dinner where he was presented with the first lifetime achievement award. The last time I saw Jerry was at the East Hampton Post Office. I mentioned a John Prine song and he looked up, smiled and modestly said "I jump started his career ya know"
The Jerry Wexler I knew was not the Jerry he described of himself in his book. When we spoke, I was as important as anyone else he knew. At least that is how he always made me feel. I lost touch with him 3 years ago when I moved to Michigan. I miss him and words cannot describe the honor I feel to have called him my friend. Thank you for letting me share this in his memory. He was more than a great man, he was Jerry Wexler.
JERRY LOVED THIS NEW ALBUM...
IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW IS A VOTING MEMBER FOR THE 51ST GRAMMY AWARDS...., PLEASE CONSIDER FOR THE CONTEMPORARY BLUES CATEGORY, 007 ON YOUR BALLOT,
DELANEY BRAMLETT - A NEW KIND OF BLUES
AFTER RECEIVING RAVE REVIEWS ON THIS ALBUM, WE ARE SO PROUD TO EVEN BE IN THE RUNNING. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD....
WOW, what a great page! We are truly honored to be included as friends.
Jerry was the greatest record man, ever and his body of work speaks for itself, but I'm grateful for the opportunity to express how much his music means to me, personally. Although, sadly, he is gone, that Sweet Soul Music will live forever!
This has got to be one of the greatest sites on Myspace. I am so honored to be a part of this miracle. Hugs from Nova.
All the best from all of us here in Muscle Shoals. We love Jerry! We'll miss Jerry, and he will always be considered one of the founding fathers of the Muscle Shoals Sound!
This photo was taken by Dick Cooper
Jerry is my favorite producer and always will be, his music will live on forever, and I am humbled and honored to have Jerry as a friend here on myspace. Jerry's musical genius carried me through my teens and influenced many others to go out a play the music they love..Kudos to a great man, he will be missed, never forgotten, we all love you Jerry!
your old new friend Rufus J
IT IS MY HONOR TO SAY HERE WHAT A GREAT MAN JERRY WEXLER WAS. HE will be REMEMBER IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS FOREVER by me and many others. I WILL GO ON TO SAY THAT IN THE "70's" he produced all of what I considered to be the BEST MUSIC PRODUCED and to this day I still feel that way. GOD BLESSED us all with JERRY WEXLER's contribution TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY; and LONG LIVE HIS MEMORY!!!
MIKE BINET/DRUMMER
Hi Mr Wexler,
Thanks for the add. It's an honor to one of your friends. Thank you for all the fantastic music you gave us over the years. It will take a long time for someone to top your run, if they can.
All the best to you,
Ray
wow what a page man the music history that is on this page is
unexplainable it blows the mind
this stuff should be taught to every child in this country
from 1st to the 12th grades
as american history God bless you
for keepin it alive i am blessed
to have you as one of my online
friends peace and rock forever
rick bisson from
Very Proud to have Jerry Wexler as a friend and a client!!! RIP Jerry!!!
Jerry gave me a hit, when he cut my song "Make Me Belong To You" with Barbara Lewis in 1966, then signed me to Atlantic in '68, giving me three more hits. He produced me in 1981, was my literary mentor, giving me books right up to the end, along with the latest dirty joke. I loved him like a father.
I know that his daughter, Lisa Wexler, kicks ass on the drums!!!!
His musical genious has obviously been passed down...it's in her blood!
Take care and rock on,
T*
MASSAGE FOR MUSICIANS
...music to your body...
When we were up, we loved each other; when we were down, we loved each other. My dear, dear friend, I miss you greatly. Thanks for always being there.
DELANEY BRAMLETT
Jerry was a customer of mine when I managed a movie theatre in Sarasota. I'm still mad at myself for NOT violating professional protocol and peppering him with questions every time he came in.