Painted by Russell Cushman
Jerry Jericho lived most of his life in Millican, Texas, and is probably the most famous recording artist to come out of Brazos County. Even as a kid he made a name for himself singing, and the Grimes County Commissioners Court once purchased a pair of cowboy boots for him.
Jerry traveled and performed all over Texas, often appearing with Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb or Willie Nelson. He recorded many songs, mostly singles on 78's, with Ben Christian. He never had a big hit, but his music was popular in Texas and he certainly encouraged his nephew, Johnny Bush Shinn to perform. And in some ways taught Bush how to make it in the business... or maybe how NOT to make it...
Jerry Jericho ushers rockabilly into western swing with What Right Have I?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBXmrDYawIk
Jericho sings When I'm Gone:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_nzgVj6koo
Jerry, with You Tube, you'll never be gone!
my uncle Jerry was a great man with a huge heart I can still remember the summers at his farm spending the mornings in Navasota at the restaurant then going over to Jimmy Copelands dealership. Never realizing I was with a famous man in those parts of the state. I couldnt undrstand why so many people would join us at our table just knowing that every morning our table would grow to the point it took up most of the cafe. he never led me to think he was a very popular country singer. My afternoons were spent at the farm in Millican fishing while he naped. RIP Uncle Jerry I will never forget you.
ReplyDeleteThe song he sang, "Ragged but Right" with Ben Christian is one of my all time favorites. Your uncle sang some great music. God bless him. - Charles in Houston, 2020.
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