Jerry West
GUITAR-VOCALS
Jerry has been playing professionally for more than 27 years. He is originally from Canton, NC a small town up the hill from Ashville. He played with the 80s rock group Sugar Creek. You may remember them from their successful run on the show Star Search. Jerry was the principle song writer of the 7 albums recorded by Sugar Creek. Several of cuts from these albums were recommended singles by Billboard Magazine. Jerry joined the Band of Oz in 1996. In 1998 he left to work on a project with Atlantic Records in Nashville, TN. After a year and half in Nashville here joined the group. Jerry has performed on two of the groups CDs and performed the lead vocal on Over the Rainbow, the 2000 Cammy Award Ballad of the Year. When not on the road Jerry continues to write and work on songs in his home studio.
Jerry was voted the 2009 CBMA “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “Instrumentalist of the Year”. He sang lead on 2009 CBMA Song of the Year “Build Me Up”
Hey Jerry! It’s been awhile! Next time you guys are in Southport give me a call or email me and let me know…loved to see ya and chat awhile!
Doug
Hey Jerry and Julia! Remmember me from TWM Antiques? I have thought of you two so many times and wished I could see ya. You are both a hoot! I’ve shared with so many folks at work how Julia knocked Julia Roberts down on the dance floor….and they have laughed till they cried. Miss seeing you both and have tried down loading “Over The Rain Bow” that Jerry sings…and can’t. What’s your schedule looking like? Would love to bring some friends to see you. Take care and hope to here from you soon.
Sonya
Hey my brother, Your the best. I love you and Ms West like crazy. Im so happy to hear about your winning the (new door stops) from the CBMA… I know its a little late, but better late than never. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR AWARDS… always “TRUST&BELIEVE”. Oh by the way, the basketball goal blew down- pole and all. Need you and Ronnie to come by and erect a new one… Love ya Jerry&Julia. Never change.
Hi Jerry…..saw the band for the first time this past Friday in Morehead city…..you all are amazing performers and beautiful singers…the music opened me up and I had a blast…Jerry…….you especially are very very talented!
You had me at Don’t stop believin……as I told you it is my 7yr old grandaughters fav song! and Over the Rainbow was (over the rainbow)……Judy Garland is smilin!
Bought tickets to the gig Feb 25th, at the Aguatic Center Brunswick Community college!!! looking forward to it!
Peace,
Debbie
Thank you so much for your beautiful tribute to Billy.
Jerry, it was an honor meeting you last Friday at the Cabin Fever concert in Roanoke. I would have to say sir that you are a superior talent along with the Band of Oz. I am going to feature “Dance to The Radio” this weekend on my radio show. Keep sharing that beautiful talent that you are so blessed with. That extends to the fabulous Band of Oz. Consider me a fan for life. I love the group.
Jerry,
Hello. Just wanted to tell you that Jim Queen speaks of you often. I have known him for 30 years and worked with him for the last 10. As you know he is quite the unique individual, with genius that amazes me every day. He’s a good musician also. I’m a musician too. Don’t play in any more bands, but love to jam at coffee houses and with friends. Any way he always talks about when you guys used to play together and work out songs. Maybe some day we could all jam. I play mostly percussion but can play guitar and few other stringed instruments.
Donnie Morton(RIP),a friend of mine, was in one band with me. He always said you were the best guitarist around.
Take care,
Randy Lanier
Our business phone is 828-565-0174 if you want to call Jim some time. He would love it!!!!
Hey my brother, was thinking about you so I thought I would track you down. Was listening to some Sugarcreek and brought back some good memories,( on vinyl yes on vinyl). When you get a chance drop me a line would like to hear from you. Like to catch one of your shows.
Later and take care,
Kevin Sharp
Jerry, I just wanted to tell you that i saw the Band of Oz for the first time @ The Sugarcreek reunion ..and loved it..Yall sound really cool..I’m wanting to bring my mama to see yall..She will love yall too…Now lets talk about Sugarcreek…i Love SUGARCREEK so very much !!! I’m an old friend of Rick & Suzie’s…Abby and my daughter are both 21 now !!! You were my friends favorite back in the day and Tim was mine !!! lol.. I can never get enough of Sugarcreek….thanks for giving us another reunion…we hope yall will play together again really soon..Love ya
Hey Jerry. I talked to you at TJ’s in Raleigh about my kids going to school at Erwin High School with your nephew Ronnie and my son coaching with your brother. There is a rumor that you might be playing the Orange Peel in Asheville sometime this fall. I hope so! I know the manager!