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100 1 $aKienzle, Richard,$eauthor.
245 14$aThe grand tour :$bthe life and music of George Jones /$cRich Kienzle.
250 $aFirst Dey Street Books paperback edition.
260 $aNew York :$bDey Street Books,$c2017.
300 $a279 p., 8 unnumbered p. :$bill., portraits ;$c21 cm.
500 $aFirst published: 2016.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 263-279).
520 $aIn a masterful biography laden with new revelations, veteran country music journalist/historian Rich Kienzle offers a definitive, full-bodied portrait of legendary country singer George Jones and the music that remains his legacy. Kienzle meticulously sifted through archival material, government records, recollections by colleagues and admirers, interviewing many involved in Jones's life and career. The result: an evocative portrait of this enormously gifted, tragically tormented icon called the Keith Richards of country. Kienzle chronicles Jones's impoverished East Texas childhood as the youngest son of a deeply religious mother and alcoholic, often-abusive father. He examines his three troubled marriages including his union with superstar Tammy Wynette and looks unsparingly at Jones's demons. Alcohol and later cocaine nearly killed him until fourth wife Nancy helped him learn to love himself. Kienzle also details Jones's remarkable musical journey from singing in violent Texas honky tonks to Grand Ole Opry star, hitmaker and master vocalist whose raw, emotionally powerful delivery remains the Gold Standard for country singers.
600 10$aJones, George$d1931-2013.
650 0$aCountry music$vBiography.
650 0$aCountry musicians$vBiography.