Gerry McGee

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 20 Oct 2019 4:54 am

He passed away on a tour of Japan a few days ago. I always liked his understatet but brilliant playing on records of Gene Clark, Rosanne Cash or Marc Benno.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEPIZp5aaB4

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 20 Oct 2019 5:28 am

That's tragic! Jerry was a truly great player!

There are countless examples of his imaginative and creative work but, just check out his obligato on this fine Don Everly performnance.

https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ACY ... woQ4dUDCAw

Rest in peace, Jerry - a true original.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 20 Oct 2019 5:31 am

Jerry has been heard to say: "I don't need no stinking bender!"

Godfrey Arthur · Post by **Godfrey Arthur** » 20 Oct 2019 2:20 pm

Isn't his first name "Gerry?"

I met Gerry when I supplied a Hammond organ to The Ventures who was on tour with Gerry instead of Nokie.

They had an organ player then.

Godspeed Gerry!

Gerry at Norm's Guitars.
https://youtu.be/9QeLh_Wle2E

Jerry Hayes · Post by **Jerry Hayes** » 3 Nov 2019 5:06 pm

What I always liked about him was that he used a thumbpick (like you're supposed to!!!) The only recording I have of him is the "Swamp Rock" LP by the Ventures. Some great stuff there....JH in Va.