- Born
- Died
- Jerry Lynn Williams was born on October 30, 1948 in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA. He was a composer and writer, known for The Color of Money (1986), SpaceCamp (1986) and I Dreamed of Africa (2000). He died on November 25, 2005 in Marigot, St. Martin, French West Indies.
- Songwriter.
- He was probably the most successful unknown songwriter in rock and rhythm and blues.
- Was recommended to Eric Clapton when he needed material for "Behind the Sun." Williams wrote the album's "See What Love Can Do," "Something's Happening" and "Forever Man.".
- Played with Little Richard and Jimmy Reed.
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