This Creature That I Am: The Mysteries Of George Jones

Fact is, George Jones is one of the very few musicians you can wing superlatives at and never overstate your case. His early manager and "producer" Pappy Daily sent him into the recording studio the way young parents send their kids into the bathroom.Mr. Jones, the country singer with the plaintive voice, apparently detested Manhattan, and he reinforced his nickname, No-Show Jones, at several of its locales.George Jones, known as the greatest voice in country music, died today at a Nashville Hospital after being hospitalized last week with a fever and irr.“Thanks to George's friends, fans, and loved ones for the outpouring of love at this terrible time,” George's wife Nancy said in a press release. “I love you all.” Jones passed away Friday, April 26 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in NashvilleA funeral for George Jones will be open to the public this

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