Jul 23, 1943 – Oct 24, 2018 (Age 75)
Tony Joe White was a "swamp rock" legend who wrote the classic songs "Polk Salad Annie" and "Rainy Night in Georgia." White grew up in Louisiana and began performing at school dances. He signed with Monument Records in 1967, first hitting the charts in 1969 with "Polk Salad Annie." White's "swamp rock" music had elements of Cajun, country, blues, rock, and R&B. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
Just listened to a couple of his tunes in my backyard a nice warm humid day here in Canada . It reminded me of the south. Have known his music for a long time . I was wondering about him , how he was , if he was still here . Sad to hear he´s gone heartfelt condolences to family . His music a blessing to us all . Truly a SOULFUL artist and no doubt many things more to you . His music lives with me and in me . Thank you T J W . Gregg
Gregg
August 16, 2025 | Other
The music is not be forgotten
great guitar playin' my most heart-felt condolence.
Mark Aulenbacher
February 28, 2023 | Friend
I will miss his music, he was beautiful
Kaye Croft
September 07, 2021 | Carterton New Zealand
Added some fun humor to Richard and Karen Carpenter's road show(s)/concert(s) with his guitar, harmonica, and singing of quirky sons. Loved it!
Eric Hansen
August 10, 2021 | Dallas, TX
Enjoyed his music, a great loss. R.I.P
John Fisher
March 06, 2021 | Seaford U.K.
I guess this is a little late. I am sorry for the loss of jim bob white, father.The first concert i ever went to was at rural special high school, in 1977 when Tony Joe White played a concert to rise money for his oldest son(Jim Bob White) class trip. Back at this time I started to love Tony Joe White voice and his music. Yes i can say Jim bob white is a high school friend.
Peter Higgins
February 03, 2021 | Beebe, AR | Friend
i was born the same year , six months ahead of him and have by now been listening to his music for half a century , enjoying every minute of it ; only today i learned of his passing - but his art , his voice , his spirit is going to stay with us - well with me , until my final hour . Just like my closest friend , from Lousiana's Bayous as well - now living in his forebears home France , Tony Joe has led me with his songs through many 'gator-infested' patch in my life , and still...
Hans J. Haas
September 15, 2020 | Amsterdam , The Netherlands
He was a master at what he did. His music will live on forever. Love it all. Rest in peace tony.
Robert Jeppson
July 23, 2020 | Decatur, IL
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Robert Jeppson
July 23, 2020 | Decatur, IL
