Jerry Naylor Jackson (March 6, 1939 – December 5, 2019) was an American country and rock and roll artist, broadcaster and inspirational speaker. From late 1961 through 1964 he was The Crickets' lead vocalist and guitarist. == Early life and career == Naylor was born in Chalk Mountain, Texas, to a farming family during the Great Depression. His mother played piano in their local church and encouraged his love of music. He listened to Country music the most including artists... [more on Wikipedia]