George Jones
9/12/1931 - 4/26/2013
Virgo
Last Words
"Not Recorded"
Death & Legacy
George Jones, who has died aged 81, was country music's most stylish and emotional singer. His reputation was made by dozens of hit singles that he released over half a century. His voice was universally respected and just as widely imitated. With his honky-tonk sound and his raw, emotional vocals, he defined the genre for a generation of fans and artists. Even as his personal life descended into chaos and disappointment, his music remained an indelible part of America's cultural landscape.
Details
- Cause of Death
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Age at Death
- 81 years
- Funeral Location
- Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, Tennessee
- Final Resting Place
- Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.