Jerry Lynn Williams

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Jerry Lynn Williams

voc, g, 1948-2005 US, Dallas
Singer / Composer / Songwriter of Rock

American blues rock singer/songwriter, guitarist and pianist, born 1948 in Dallas, Texas and died of kidney and liver failure on November 25, 2005 in St. Martin, The Caribbean. He wrote such songs as Eric Clapton's "Running on Faith," Bonnie Raitt's "Real Man" and B.B. King's "Standing on the Edge of Love". Williams started learning music in a local church, his instrument being piano and guitar. Williams toured with Little Richard's band until authorities found him under-aged and sent him home. He gained his guitar skills from a fellow band member, Jimmy James - aka Jimi Hendrix. Williams released the solo album "The Peacemaker" in 1996.

Instruments

Vocals
Guitar
Backing Vocals
Bass
Percussion

Genres

Rock
Blues
R&B/Soul
Dance
Reggae

Plays With

High Mountain

The Jerry Williams Group

Band Members

Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
Easy On Yourself	Jerry Lynn Williams	2011	Album
Forever Man	Jerry Lynn Williams	2001	Album
Running On Faith	Jerry Lynn Williams Feat. Eric Clapton & Nicky Hopkins & John Oates	1996	Single
The Peacemaker "Private Sessions"	Jerry Lynn Williams	1996	Single
The Peacemaker	Jerry Lynn Williams	1996	Album
Johnny Too Bad	Man In The Street Featuring Jerry Lynn Williams & Bobby Keys	1983	Single
Gone/This Song/Philosophizer	Jerry Lynn Williams	1979	Single
Gone	Jerry Lynn Williams	1979	Album
Jerry Williams	Jerry Lynn Williams	1972	Album
Sing For Happiness	Jerry Lynn Williams	1971	Single

External Links

Home Page

Facebook

Wikipedia

MusicBrainz

Discogs

Spotify

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Acknowledgements

To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.

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