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  1. 04-26-2013 08:41 AM #1
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    "The Possum" dead at 82

     



    He was country when country wasn't "Cool" - - - Rest In Peace, Mr. Jones
    This one's for you !

    George Jones - "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" - YouTube
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    i guess " he stopped loving her today " ......
    iv`e used up all my sick days at work .. can i call in dead ?
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    Quite a run he had, too. RIP, George.
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    We keep losing our heros ...those folks who we admired as we grew. Now their older age is taking them away from us. {:-(
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    Here's a little short story on the lighter side of the legend.

    Back in the 60's George toured and played a lot around the Beaumont, Orange and South Louisiana areas and during that time, due to substances beyond his control, he became known and "No Show Jones". This was because he would book a large club, venue, well they were really just big beer joints with huge dance floors and parking lots. True to his nickname sometimes he would cancel at the last minute and also sometimes the Club Owners would call us to see if we could make it over and play the gig.

    At that time we were a weekend band that tried to stay booked as much as possible but occasionally would have a free weekend and most of the places weren't over an hour or so drive. Therefore, if the others were willing we would grab things up, hook onto the trailer and head to the gig. I never had the chance to meet and ?thank? Possum for all those gigs he provided for us but I did talk to his bass player once and told him to be sure and thank him for us. He laughed very hard and said, 'Young man you ain't the only one that has sent those thanks to The Possum"
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    Frank Sinatra was quoted with saying that George Jones was the second best male singer in the world!(Tony Bennet # 1) Thats stratosphere company!! RIP!!
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    RIP George
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    RIP possum. enjoy some white lightin
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    I know there aren't many Country Music Fans here but for those that are I wanted to let you know that RFDTV Network will be broadcasting George Jone's Memorial Service from the Grand Ol Opry on Thursday Morning at 10:00am CST/11:00am EST

    (please check your local listings because that could be different than what I'm understanding)
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