George Jones: Biography, Facts and Career
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George Glenn Jones (September 12, 1931 – April 26, 2013) was an American country musician, singer, and songwriter. He achieved international fame for a long list of hit records, and is well known for his distinctive voice and phrasing. For the last two decades of his life, he was frequently referred to as "the greatest living country singer", "The Rolls-Royce of Country Music". In 1959, Jones recorded "White Lightning", written by The Big Bopper, which launched his career as a singer. Years of alcoholism severely compromised his health and led to his missing many performances, earning him the nickname "No Show Jones". He died in 2013, aged 81, from hypoxic respiratory failure.
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- Full name: George Jones
- Born: 1931-09-12
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q508202
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George Glenn Jones (September 12, 1931 – April 26, 2013) was an American country musician, singer, and songwriter.
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