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Barefoot Jerry

Barefoot Jerry was an American country rock band that formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in the late 1960s. The band was named after a character in a book by William Burroughs. The group's members, oroginally with Area Code 615 came from various musical backgrounds and included some of the best session musicians in Nashville.

The band's sound was a mix of rock, country, and jazz, and they were known for their intricate musical arrangements and improvisation. Their music was often characterized by complex instrumental passages and extended solos. The band's instrumentation included guitars, keyboards, horns, and strings, and they often featured multiple vocalists.

Barefoot Jerry released their first album, "Southern Delight," in 1971. The album was a critical success and helped to establish the band's reputation as one of the most innovative and exciting groups in Nashville's music scene. Over the next few years, the band released several more albums, including "Barefoot Jerry," "Watchin' TV," and "You Can't Get Off with Your Shoes On."

Despite their critical acclaim, Barefoot Jerry never achieved widespread commercial success. The band's sound was too eclectic and challenging for most mainstream audiences, and they remained a cult favorite throughout their career. Nevertheless, Barefoot Jerry's influence can be heard in the work of many later artists who were inspired by their adventurous approach to music-making.

Barefoot Jerry disbanded in the early 1980s, but their music continues to be appreciated by fans of country rock, jazz fusion, and experimental rock.


Barefoot Jerry I (1971 - 1972)
  • Wayne Moss - guitar/keyboards/vocals
  • Mac Gayden - guitar/keyboards/vocals
  • Kenneth A. Buttrey - drums
  • John Harris - keyboards
Album:
  1. "Southern Delight" (1971)

Barefoot Jerry II (1972 - 1973)
  • Wayne Moss - guitar/keyboards/vocals
  • John Harris - keyboards
  • Russ Hicks - guitar/steel guitar/horn/vocals
  • Kenny Malone - drums
Albums:
  1. "Barefoot Jerry" (1972)
  2. "Grocery" (1975) - repackaging of the first two albums ("Southern Delight" and "Barefoot Jerry")
  3. "Southern Delight / Barefoot Jerry" (2-fer) (1997)

Barefoot Jerry III (1973 - 1974)
  • Wayne Moss - guitar/bass/keyboards/vocals
  • John Harris - keyboards
  • Russ Hicks - guitar/steel guitar/vocals
  • Kenny Malone - drums/percussion
  • Terry Dearmore - vocals
  • Fred Newell - banjo/harmonica/vocals
  • Dave Doran - guitar/bass/vocals
  • Si Edwards - percussion
  • Bobby Thompson - bass/guitar/vocals
Album:
  1. "Watchin' TV" (1974)

Barefoot Jerry IV (1974 - 1975)
  • Wayne Moss - guitar/bass/keyboards/vocals/percussion
  • Jim Colvard - guitar/bass
  • Russ Hicks - steel guitar/dobro/vocals
  • Warren Hartman - keyboards
  • Terry Dearmore - vocals/harmonica/bass
  • Si Edwards - percussion
Albums:
  1. "You Can't Get Off With Your Shoes On" (1975)
  2. "Watchin' TV / You Can't Get Off With Your Shoes On" (2-fer) (1997)

Barefoot Jerry V (1975 - 1976)
  • Wayne Moss - guitar/bass/vocals
  • Russ Hicks - steel guitar/dobro
  • Barry Chance - guitar
  • Steve "Cool Breeze" Davis - keyboards/guitar/vocals
  • Terry Dearmore - vocals/harmonica/bass
  • Si Edwards - drums
Album:
  1. "Keys to the Country" (1976)

Barefoot Jerry VI (1976 - 1977)
  • Wayne Moss - guitar/bass/percussion/keyboards/vibes/vocals
  • Russ Hicks - guitar/steel guitar
  • Barry Chance - guitar/bass
  • Charlie McCoy - keyboards/harmonica/flutes/jew's harp
  • Si Edwards - percussion/vibes
  • Mike McBride - bass/guitar/percussion/mandolin
Albums:
  1. "Barefootin'" (1977)
  2. "Keys to the Country / Barefootin'" (2-fer) (1997)

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Last Revised:  July 14, 2007
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