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Jerry Byrne was an American rock and roll singer born on February 2, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He gained prominence for his 1958 single "Lights Out." Raised in the Irish quarter of New Orleans, Byrne began his singing career while still in high school, performing in local bars alongside his cousin Mac Rebennack. Together, they played in various bar bands, including one called Jerry Byrne & The Loafers, which featured a rotating lineup of musicians such as Paul Staehle, Earl Stanley, Charlie Madwell, and Leonard James. Byrne's first major release came after he met Harold Battiste, aided by Rebennack's connections with the Cosimo Matassa studio. It was there that he recorded "Lights Out," a composition by David and Rebennack, which was released on the Specialty label. The single later appeared on the soundtrack of the movie "Sam's Son," produced by Michael Landon. Additionally, "Lights Out" was covered by Dr. Feelgood. After his music career, Byrne settled in Morgan City, Louisiana, where he ran a marine supplies company. He passed away on April 7, 2010, in Morgan City.

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