George Jones

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Began performing in a radio-station band in the late '40s.

Had his first Top Five hit in 1955 with "Why, Baby, Why."

Was encouraged to cut some rockabilly songs during the rock-and-roll craze of the late '50s. He reluctantly agreed, but only if released under the name Thumper Jones. The songs failed to mak

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Began performing in a radio-station band in the late '40s.

Had his first Top Five hit in 1955 with "Why, Baby, Why."

Was encouraged to cut some rockabilly songs during the rock-and-roll craze of the late '50s. He reluctantly agreed, but only if released under the name Thumper Jones. The songs failed to mak

First No. 1 song was "White Lightning," which was written by J.P. Richardson (also known as the Big Bopper) and hit the top of the charts two months after Richardson died.

Had a well-documented struggle with alcoholism: he was nicknamed "No Show Jones" in the '70s for failing to appear at gigs and he rode his tractor to a bar when his wife hid his car keys.

In the '70s, scored three No. 1 hits with then-wife Tammy Wynette, including "Gold Ring."

Lends his name to a variety of products, including breakfast sausage, steak sauce and dog food.

Has had more than 150 singles on Billboard's country chart.

Was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1992.