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George Jones

Object Details

Description
George Jones (b.1931) is considered by many to be one of the best and most influential vocalists in country music history. His first hit was "Why Baby Why" in the summer of 1955.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Associated Name
Jones, George
maker
Horenstein, Henry
negative
1981
print
2003
Credit Line
Horenstein, Henry
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11 in x 14 in; 27.94 cm x 35.56 cm
Object Name
photograph

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George Jones (b.1931) is considered by many to be one of the best and most influential vocalists in country music history.
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