Superstar country singer, George Glenn Jones, born September 12, 1931, in Saratoga, Texas, is known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice, and his bad behavior.

Throughout his long career, Jones made headlines often as much for the tales of his drinking, stormy relationships with women, and violent rages, as for his prolific career of making records and touring. Jones had more than 150 hits during his career, both as a solo artist and in duets with other artists.

Early life: Jones, raised in Vidor, Texas, along with his brother and five sisters (another sister died young before George was born), was exposed to music from an early age through his parents record collection and from listening to the gospel music he heard in church.