"Jerry Brightman is the fastest steel guitar player I've ever heard, but that has nothing to do with the reasons he's so musically successful. His greatest asset is his mind, which is fully understanding of tradition and authenticity but which also points him to originality and innovation. If given the opportunity to walk a musical mile in his shoes, many of us would settle for being the "I played with Buck Owens" guy. Jerry Brightman, though, is not a settler. This legend is once again taking the steel guitar and music to new places, and we're all invited to visit, listen, learn and love."
-Peter Cooper
Journalist and Senior Music Writer
Nashville Tennessean


"35 years ago I was stealing licks off of Buck Owens records from a 18 year old steel guitarist named Jerry Brightman. He taught me a lot about musical intuition. Since his return, his aggressive but joyful approach to the steel guitar influences me once again."
-Kurt Johnston 
Bon Jovi 

 
"I've worked with Jerry as an artist and his endorsement of Peavey products for the past several years. His business sense simply amazes me. He has workable ideas not only concerning steel guitar, but areas that no other musician has ever mentioned, and he pursues them to the fullest with a high rate of success. Besides all of this, he is one of the greatest steel guitarists and musicians that I have ever heard!" 
-Mike Brown

Peavey Electronics Corporation


"Having  quality musicians in the studio is always  important, but having one like Jerry with his abilities to implement other instruments and ideas into the project, makes him equal to six other musicians.  He has added so much to the projects we have done with his knowledge and understanding of any type of music we record."
-Dennis Baxter 
Multi Platinum Award Winning Producer 

 "By choosing to avoid the "Nashville" sound of this era, Jerry  has freed himself from those constraints, allowing his versatility, originality and exceptional musical talents to flourish , expanding the frontiers of the steel. It must be sobering for a producer to hear Jerry play for the first time and have his unique qualities on board for a record session!"
-Lloyd Green
Nashville's most recorded studio/steel musician


"Jerry is the definitive professional and seasoned player  He is truly a master of his instrument and a proven commodity; always contributing innovative ideas during sessions, and always a pleasure to work with."
-Dave Padrutt,

Producer for The American Greetings Corporation

 

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 Jerry's professional and highly visible career spans over 
3 1/2 decades with his involvement 
both as a musician and his involvement in the business
side of music. The links below outline 
some of his his history which includes being
 the steel guitarist with Buck Owens and continues 
since his return after a 20 year absence from music 
while he raised a family.  

The Early Years 
61-71

About Jerry

Buck Owens
 Years 72-75

Endorsements

Jamboree USA Years
77-80

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Other Links to information about Jerry




Watch Jerry's latest Video for Peterson Electronics