"Jigger," whose name is Jerry Bridges, was given the nickname by Waylon, going on to serve as the bass player and long-time manager. Southern Man(with Waylon Jennings)(J. Fred Knobloch, Walter Carter) We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. It took me several takes to get the original vocal, and I had to come back in a time or two to change the phrasing on a couple of lines. Thousands of fans would clap hands, cheer, and generally go nuts. Nashville Rebel | Taking it Back to the Roots! Nashville, Tennessee - Singer/songwriter Tommy Townsend has a long history with the Jennings family, Waylon and Jerry "Jigger" Bridges, produced music on Townsend over the span of several years that was released as an album in 2003. A native of Blairsville, Georgia, Tommy Townsend first met his outlaw hero as a teenager at an area concert. Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse "Besides, to quote Waylon in Tony Joe White's song, 'If I can't go do down rockin' I ain't gonna go down at all!'". [9] The music style publicized as "Countrypolitan" was characterized by orchestral arrangements, and the absence (or minor use) of traditional country music instruments. [4], At the time of his death, he was a widower,[5] and had married Jane Mallot a year after his first wife's death. Review: Mike Judge Presents Tales from the Tour Bus "Waylon Jennings Join us as we embark on past stories, current situations, and multiple interviews with local people that are currently or have been in the Service Industry. | Calendar of Events Liner Notes: Rich Kienzle, with thanks to Richie & Linda Albright; Jerry 'Jigger' Bridges; Carter & Barny Robertson and Robby Turner . Duff McKagan. Southern Man was recorded over several years with both Jennings and his tour manager and bass player Jerry "Jigger" Bridges producing the tracks. Waylon Jennings - Turn The Page (1985, Vinyl) - Discogs Jerry Bridges of Waylon Jennings - Storytellers with - youtube.com Jerry 'Jigger' Bridges, 23 year veteran bass player for Waylon Jennings, shares some stories of life on the road with Waylon, and talks about a few pieces of Waylon's old gear that he is selling. Tommy Townsends Southern Man Slated For April 29, BB Gun Press, MixedMediaWorks Merge To Form 2b Entertainment, Canyon Star TV Unveils New Family-Friendly Streaming Platform, Samantha Steele Promoted To COO At Triple 8 Management, Industry Ink: Corey Kent, Nashville Briefing, AIMP, CMHOF, Relative Music Group Welcomes Caroline Bouldin As Creative Director, Moon River Music Festival Announces Full Lineup, Third Annual Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Tickets On Sale Now, Concord Announces Multiple Executive Promotions, Including Four In Nashville Office, Charles Esten Announces Forthcoming Independent Debut Album, Weekly Register: Luke Combs Climbs Country Songs Chart With Latest Release, Industry Ink: Brett Young, Nashville Or Nothing Nights, Greylan James, CMHOF To Spotlight Dave Alvin In Support Of Western Edge Exhibit, Allison Smith Upped To VP, Promotion At Big Machine/John Varvatos Records, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit Test The Winds With Weathervanes This Summer.