Jerry Haymes

Jerry Haymes (born August 30, 1940 in Vernon, Texas) was raised in Clovis, New Mexico and has contributed to the body of rock 'n roll for over 50 years. Even prior to graduating from Clovis High, Jerry was recording at the famed Norman Petty Studios, a foreshadow of his career to come. After graduating from Clovis High School, Jerry attended the 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 worked with on a professional level. This led Haymes to Sun Records where he was an original Sun Legends Musician and Singer (with Roy Orbison). Over the years he has performed on many chart hits, and although some of his own records charted, the top spot eluded him. Haymes is also a member of the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame and Texas Music Hall of Fame.

Other interests
Haymes has held various roles in the music industry, including Recording Artist, Songwriter, Producer, Publisher, Radio DJ, and Radio Station owner. Additionally, he served in the US Army, with assignments in Europe and Vietnam, where he held the rank of warrant officer. He also spent 30 years as a Southwest Conference umpire and referee. Haymes presently, though semi-retired, still performs and works as a hospital chaplain and with various military veterans groups. He is often a guest speaker at schools and for civic groups. He serves on the board of directors for several arts and entertainment organizations and museums.

As the Texas Division Chaplain for the Sons of Confederate Veterans and also military veterans, he serves just short of 3,000 veterans in the state of Texas and throughout the Southwest. Mr Haymes is the only chaplain who has ever served under 3 different commanders. In 2011, he will be entering his 6th year in this position, making him the longest serving division chaplain on record. Jerry Haymes served with the US Army in Europe and Southeast Asia (Vietnam).

Trivia
Artists Jerry Haymes has worked for or with:
 * Roy Orbison
 * Gene Vincent
 * Buddy Knox
 * Johnny Cash & Tommy Cash
 * Hank Snow
 * Carter Family
 * Wanda Jackson
 * Bonnie Tyler
 * Rick Nelson
 * Mel Tormé
 * Mahalia Jackson
 * Tony Pastor Orchestra
 * The Oak Ridge Boys
 * Broadway Musical Orchestra
 * w/ Sara Jessica Parker

Songs Haymes is known for:
 * "Party Doll"
 * "It’s A Heart Ache"
 * "Let’s Have A Party"
 * "Smile of a Clown"
 * "If You Catch Me Looking Up"
 * "That’s All"
 * "What Then"
 * "So Fine"
 * "Rose Marie"
 * "Walk Through This World With Me"
 * "Marry Me"

Jerry Haymes was named in 2005 as one of Billboard Magazine's Lifetime Achievement Award Winners as A Top Ten Recording Session Musician of the past 45 years.