Jerry Haymes
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Jerry Haymes | |
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| Born | Jerry Lynn Haymes August 30, 1940 |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupations | recording artist, songwriter, producer, publisher, radio DJ, and radio station owner |
Jerry Haymes (born August 30, 1940) is an American rock musician. He has contributed to the genre of rock and roll for over 50 years. Over the years he has performed on many chart hits.[citation needed] Haymes is also a member of the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame and Texas Music Hall of Fame [citation needed].
Haymes was born on August 30, 1940 in Vernon, Texas. He was raised in Clovis, New Mexico, and while attending Clovis High began recording at Norman Petty Recording Studios. After graduating, Haymes attended Abilene Christian University, Southern Methodist University, and Kilgore College. He also spent time studying at the London Conservatory of Music. He was childhood friends with Roy Orbison, who he later professionally worked with. This led Haymes to Sun Records, where he was an original Sun Legends Musician and Singer.[1]