Jerry Jaye, born Gerald J. Hatley on October 19, 1937, in Manila, Arkansas, was
an American singer known for his contributions to rock 'n' roll, rhythm and
blues, and country music. Following his military career, Jerry Jaye formed a
trio with Tommy Baker on bass and Carl Fry on trumpet. The group's first
recording, produced at Sonic Studios in Memphis in 1966, included the track "My
Girl Josephine", a composition by Fats Domino. This song gained local radio play
and reached Number 26 on the charts in 1967, selling 800,000 copies nationwide.
Between 1973 and 1974, Jerry Jaye pursu...