Deceased
George Jones
Risk 10081 years oldUnknown0 picksBorn September 12, 1931
The Possum himself—widely considered the greatest voice country music ever produced—has been defying odds since the honky-tonk days. With 160-plus chart singles and a legendary reputation for hard living that would've killed lesser mortals decades ago, the 81-year-old Rolls-Royce of Country keeps rolling. Between the drinking, the divorces, and that time he rode a lawnmower to the liquor store, George Jones has given his fans plenty of reasons to wonder how he's still standing—and whether the next curtain call might be his last. (98 words)
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Risk Score100/100 - Critical
About George Jones
The Possum himself—widely considered the greatest voice country music ever produced—has been defying odds since the honky-tonk days. With 160-plus chart singles and a legendary reputation for hard living that would've killed lesser mortals decades ago, the 81-year-old Rolls-Royce of Country keeps rolling. Between the drinking, the divorces, and that time he rode a lawnmower to the liquor store, George Jones has given his fans plenty of reasons to wonder how he's still standing—and whether the next curtain call might be his last.
(98 words)
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