Erik Sven Fernström, better known by his stage name Jerry Williams, is a Swedish singer and actor.
He began his career in the 1960s as the lead singer of the rock band The Violent. After the success of that band, Fernström began a solo career under the name Jerry Williams.
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- Full name: Eric Sven Fehrnstrom
- Stage name: Jerry Williams
- Date of Birth: April 15, 1942
- Date of death: March 25, 2018 (age: 75 years old)
- Birthplace: Solna, Sweden.
- Nationality: Swedish
- Occupation: Actor, singer
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Unknown
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Britton Fehrnstrom
- Children: Jannica Fernström, Bianca Linn Fernström and Johnny Fernström.
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Jerry Williams was born in Solna, Sweden on April 15, 1942. His parents most likely raised him and he may have siblings, although his family details have not been made public.
Information about his educational background has also been kept secret from the media. Williams’ ethnicity is Swedish and his religion is Christian.
Profession
Jerry Williams had a long and successful career as a singer and actor in Sweden. He joined the Swedish rock band The Violent in 1962 as lead singer. The band’s 1962 single “Darling Nelly Grey” was a big hit in Sweden.
While with The Violents, Williams performed on early tours with legendary artists such as Little Richard and The Beatles. After The Violents broke up in 1966, he began a solo career.
In the late 1960s, Williams explored the influence of soul music, finding success with the hit “Keep On” in 1969. In the 1970s, he returned to his rock roots, performing with bands such as Roadwork and The Telstars.
Williams made his film debut in 1983 in the film G—som i gemenskap and later played a role in the hit musical Cats.
In 1989, he released his most successful work, Did I Tell You, which introduced him to a new generation of fans through the album JW. Williams remained active in the Swedish music scene until his death in 2018, leaving behind a rich legacy as a talented singer and actor.
Social Media
Jerry Williams does not have social media accounts.
Personal life
Jerry Williams married Britten Fernström in 1977. They were married until Jerry’s death in 2018.
The couple has four children: Jannica Fernström, Bianca Linn Fernström and Johnny Fernström.
Record/Movie Works
- “Jag står här på marken” (1965),
- “Hundra år” (1973), “El Dorado” (1981)
- “Jerry Williams” (1995).
- Jerry Williams of the Circus (1964)
- “Live in Stockholm 1985” (2003).
- “Jerry Williams bästa” (1971) and “40 år – 40 hits” (2002).
- Dear Nellie Gray (1962)
- “Los Angeles” (1967)
- “Did I Tell You” (2000).
- “Lilla Jönssonligan och cornflakeskuppen” (1996)
- “Ronnie and Rag
- “Bråkmakargäng” (1983)
- Frässe (1985)
net worth
Individually, Jerry Williams’ net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million.
This range suggests that Jerry Williams may have accumulated wealth through various financial investments.
