George Jones, Dies at 81

OverlanderJK

OverlanderJK

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Well not sure how many other rednecks are out there besides piginajeep and myself but figured I'd post this up. George Jones died this morning at 81.

George Jones, the definitive country singer of the last half-century, died Friday at a hospital in Nashville. He was 81.

He was hospitalized on April 18 with fever and irregular blood pressure, the Web site of Webster & Associates, his publicists, said in announcing the death.

Mr. Jones, who was nicknamed Possum for his close-set eyes and pointed nose, and later No-Show Jones for the concerts he missed during drinking and drug binges, was a legendary figure in country music. His singing, which was universally respected and just as widely imitated, found vulnerability and doubt behind the cheerful drive of honky-tonk. With a baritone voice that was as elastic as a steel-guitar string, he brought suspense to every syllable, merging bluesy slides with the tight, quivering ornaments of Appalachian singing.

The whole article can be found here: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/27/a...country-singer-dies-at-81.html?pagewanted=all
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George Jones was played at both my Grandpa and Grandma's funerals. So today there are a lot of memories swimming around in my head.
 
I heard about this this morning and am very sad he and his music have been in my life for so long may he rest in peace.


Ray ⛺
 
My dad and I had bought tickets for one of his upcoming shows, my dad had wanted to see him for years and finally got to chance....until today :( sad day
 
He was one if my dads favorites. I like him to just not my fave. All the greats are getting out of dodge. Glad I have my ipod.

EVO 4G WAYALIFE.
 
He was one of the last true country artists. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes for his family. Rest in peace No Show...

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