Jerry Kennedy

American producer, songwriter guitarist and dobro player. Husband of Linda Brannon. Father of Gordon Kennedy and Bryan Kennedy. Often associated with Shelby S Singleton Jr. Born: 10th August 1940 in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. Died February 11, 2026. Often incorrectly credited for co-writing Elvis Presley's song "Way Down" actually written by Layng Martine Jr. in 1977. He co-wrote a song by the same name with Leon Martin (2) in 1963.