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30. Yep. RIP George. I was hoping he would make it through.....

Reply to Ishoutandscream2 (Original post)

Fri Apr 26, 2013, 08:46 PM

Apr 2013

his "Farewell Tour".

I've got a pretty good George Jones story. Back in 1979 when he was really going hard and crazy with cocaine, alcohol, and paranoia, my buddy and I were coming home from a gig at about 3 AM. We were stopped at the light at Harding and Linbar, when this big assed Caddy pulled up beside us. My buddy looked over and said " Hey, that's George Jones!" I looked over and, sure as hell, it was. Well, we were normally pretty blasé about country stars, but come on, this was George Jones, so we started waving and pointing and generally acting fools. He looked over, pulled out this big pistol, held it up, and rolled down his window and said, "You boys want something?" We didn't even blink, we just said "No sir, Mr. Jones, we just love your music." The light picked that moment to turn green and he zipped off down the road.

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George Jones Dies [View all] Ishoutandscream2 Apr 2013 OP

Seems everyday, someone important dies Ishoutandscream2 Apr 2013 #1

RIP, George nt OnyxCollie Apr 2013 #2

He stopped loving her today. Lasher Apr 2013 #3

I feel tears welling up down deep inside like my hearts gonna be break madokie Apr 2013 #7

Saddest, most beautiful voice in the world.. radhika Apr 2013 #9

Listen... RIP George. Purveyor Apr 2013 #12

First tune that came to mind with me too dipsydoodle Apr 2013 #13

My favorites of his were this song and "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes". (n/t) richmwill Apr 2013 #26

fantastic voice..... dhill926 Apr 2013 #4

The. Music mainstreetonce Apr 2013 #5

Even this 70's kid who grew up on rock had tremendous respect for George Jones groundloop Apr 2013 #6

Exactly. sendero Apr 2013 #23

Another great one, gone. Paladin Apr 2013 #8

I'll second that comment n/t doc03 Apr 2013 #27

Are we sure he's not pretending? Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #10

We'll know if he shows up at his funeral. Travelman Apr 2013 #15

You in Nashville Travelman?..... socialist_n_TN Apr 2013 #29

I was a Johnny Cash snob growing up PDittie Apr 2013 #11

Rest In Peace, ol' Possum Seeking Serenity Apr 2013 #14

White Lightning! 4_TN_TITANS Apr 2013 #16

Possum Eyes SamKnause Apr 2013 #17

go rest high on that mountain george....... madrchsod Apr 2013 #18

My favorite... Archae Apr 2013 #19

At least he waited til Friday. Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #20

a great singer lovemydog Apr 2013 #21

I learned about him through these guys: Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2013 #22

+1+1 nt Earth_First Apr 2013 #25

In the midst of a current 'Farewell Tour" Earth_First Apr 2013 #24

His last no show ripcord Apr 2013 #34

RIP George. DeSwiss Apr 2013 #28

Yep. RIP George. I was hoping he would make it through..... socialist_n_TN Apr 2013 #30

Greatest singer of tear jerker songs that ever lived tularetom Apr 2013 #31

Yabba dabba doo...the king is gone.... rppper Apr 2013 #32

Who's Gonna Fill their shoes? graham4anything Apr 2013 #33

The "lawn mower stories" always cracked me up. onager Apr 2013 #35

My dad loved him too. The guy could sing and I miss those times. WhoWoodaKnew Apr 2013 #36