GEORGE JONES Rare documentary / Biography on DVD

Description: This is a rare promotional DVD that was only released to members of the press. Promotional discs are just like regular discs except they don't have colorful labels or fancy packaging. The DVD is sealed. The DVD contains the entire 60 minute documentary. Perfect mint condition.See my other items for a rare 2024 tribute concert to George Jones (buy both DVDs and get free shipping. Within the USA). George Glenn Jones (September 12, 1931 – April 26, 2013) was an American country musician, singer, and songwriter. He achieved international fame for a long list of hit records, and is well known for his distinctive voice and phrasing. For the last two decades of his life, Jones was frequently referred to as "the greatest living country singer", "The Rolls-Royce of Country Music",and had more than 160 chart singles to his name from 1955 until his death in 2013.His earliest musical influences were Roy Acuff and Bill Monroe[citation needed], although the artistry of Hank Williams and Lefty Frizzell helped to crystallize his vocal style[citation needed]. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was discharged in 1953. In 1959, Jones recorded "White Lightning", written by The Big Bopper, which launched his career as a singer. Years of alcoholism compromised his health and led to his missing many performances, earning him the nickname "No Show Jones" Jones tirelessly defended the integrity of country music, telling Billboard in 2006, "It's never been for love of money. I thank God for it because it makes me a living. But I sing because I love it, not because of the dollar signs."Jones also went out of his way to promote younger country singers that he felt were as passionate about the music as he was. "Everybody knows he's a great singer," Alan Jackson stated in 1995, "but what I like most about George is that when you meet him, he is like some old guy that works down at the gas station...even though he's a legend!

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Location: Los Angeles, California

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