Musician Jerry Barker was inspired by Johnny Cash at the age of 12 to sing and play guitar. He never looked back. He studied history and English while at Ball State, but his passion for the guitar had a grip on him that would not let go. He pracitced and played for years behind the scences, but once he broke free during a gathering of "pickers" at a nursing home one evening, he knew what he had to do.
After graduating from Ball State in 2019, Jerry recorded an album called "Dog Eat Dog World" and is preparing to record his next record. He can be found all around the Muncie Indiana area playing as a headliner, or as part of an open mic night. He opened for Don McLean at Ball State's Brown Family Ampitheatre in 2023 and continues to draw crowds everywhaere he plays.
We talk about his inspiration, his favorite parts of being a musician, his goals, and what is coming next for he and his band.
