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Over the past 20 years, Jones has frequently been referred to as the greatest living country singer.[2][3]
Country music scholar Bill C. Malone writes, "For the two or three minutes consumed by a song, Jones immerses himself so completely in its lyrics, and in the mood it conveys, that the listener can scarcely avoid becoming similarly involved." Waylon Jennings, in his song "It's Alright" expressed a common jealousy when he said, "If we all could sound like we wanted to, we'd all sound like George Jones."
Throughout his long career, Jones made headlines often as much for tales of his drinking, stormy relationships with women, and violent rages as for his prolific career of making records and touring.
His wild lifestyle led to Jones missing many performances, earning him the nickname "No Show Jones."[1]
With the help of his fourth wife, Nancy, he has been sober for more than 10 years. Jones has had more than 150 hits during his career, both as a solo artist and in duets with other artists. The shape of his nose and facial features have given Jones the nickname "The Possum."
Jones said in an interview that he has chosen to tour only about 60 dates a year.
In August 2012, it was announced that at the conclusion of his 2013 tour, Jones' would retire to spend more time with his family. Titled "The Grand Tour", Jones' final tour takes place across 60 dates [4]
| George Jones | |
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 George Jones performing at Harrah's Metropolis in Metropolis, Illinois in June 2002 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | George Glenn Jones |
| Also known as | No Show Jones[1] The Possum[1] |
| Born | September 12, 1931 Saratoga, Texas, United States |
| Origin | Vidor, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Acoustic guitar Vocals |
| Years active | 1954–present |
| Labels | Starday Mercury United Artists Musicor Epic MCA Nashville Asylum Bandit |
| Associated acts | Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard |
| Website | www.GeorgeJones.com |
Randall Hank Williams (born May 30, 1949), better known as Hank Williams, Jr. and Bocephus, is an American country singer-songwriter and musician.
His musical style is often considered a blend of Southern rock, blues, and traditional country. He is the son of country music singer Hank Williams and the father of Hank Williams III, Holly Williams, Hilary Williams, Samuel Williams, and Katie Williams.
Williams began his career by following in his famed father's footsteps, singing his father's songs and imitating his father's style. Williams's own style slowly evolved as he struggled to find his own voice and place within the country music industry.
This trend was interrupted by a near-fatal fall off the side of Ajax Mountain in Montana on August 8, 1975. After an extended recovery, he challenged the country music establishment with a blend of country, rock, and blues.
Williams enjoyed much success in the 1980s, from which he earned considerable recognition and popularity both inside and outside the country music industry.
As a multi-instrumentalist, Williams's repertoire of skills include guitar, bass guitar, upright bass, steel guitar, banjo, dobro, piano, keyboards, harmonica, fiddle, and drums.[1]
From 1989 until October 2011,[2] a version of his song "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight" was used as the opening for broadcasts of Monday Night Football.[3]
| Hank Williams, Jr. | |
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 Hank Williams, Jr. performing during a 2006 concert. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Randall Hank Williams |
| Born | May 26, 1949 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States |
| Genres | Country, outlaw country, southern rock, country rock, blues |
| Occupations | Musician, singer-songwriter, |
| Instruments | guitar, bass guitar, upright bass, steel guitar, banjo, keyboards, harmonica, fiddle, saxophone, dobro, drums, piano[1] |
| Years active | 1957–present |
| Labels | MGM Records, Warner Bros., Curb, Bocephus Records |
| Website | www.hankjr.com |
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