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Public records list Jerry Harrison as a record producer, guitarist and songwriter. Born on February 21, 1949, Jerry Harrison is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. That works out to 77 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Shorewood High School and Harvard University.
My Take
Jerry Harrison appeals to the music nerd in me. A Harvard man who passed through the Modern Lovers before joining Talking Heads, he brought intellectual texture to one of new wave's smartest bands. I value the way his keyboards and guitar added depth without demanding the spotlight, letting the songs breathe and groove. His 2002 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction confirms what fans already knew. To me Harrison embodies the underrated craftsman: the player whose contributions you feel more than notice, and whose taste quietly elevates everything he touches, both on stage and in the studio.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jerry Harrison
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェリー・ハリスン
- Reading
- じぇりー・はりすん
- Born
- February 21, 1949 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Ox
- Origin
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
- Occupation
- record producer / guitarist / songwriter / musician
2. Background
- High school
- Shorewood High School
- University
- Harvard University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry%20Harrison
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2634067
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jerry Harrison born?
Born February 21, 1949 (age 77).
Where is Jerry Harrison from?
Jerry Harrison is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
What does Jerry Harrison do?
Jerry Harrison works as record producer, guitarist, songwriter, musician.
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