In George Jones' own words:
"I had an album out with a side view of me with a crew cut. I was very young, and my nose looked more turned up, and I've got little beady eyes so I guess I did look like a possum! So they both laid into me and called me 'Possum,' and it got everywhere. There was no way I could stop that, so (I thought) I'll just have to live with that!"
When Jones was younger, he looked just like a opossum in the face[thoes narrow beedy eyes
George Jones, the legendary country music singer, was affectionately nicknamed "The Possum" due to his last name's phonetic similarity to the animal and his playful, down-to-earth persona. The nickname also stemmed from his distinct style and charm, which endeared him to fans. Additionally, Jones often referenced the possum in his music and performances, further solidifying the moniker in country music culture.
He had a club during the 70's in Pensacola Florida.....(the old Sahara Club)
There is no indication online as to what the brother of George Jones was called. It is apparent, however, that he had one brother and five sisters. Jones is widely thought to be the greatest Country singer ever.
Yes, george Jones has 4 kids.
When Jones was younger, he looked just like a opossum in the face[thoes narrow beedy eyes
George Jones, the legendary country music singer, was affectionately nicknamed "The Possum" due to his last name's phonetic similarity to the animal and his playful, down-to-earth persona. The nickname also stemmed from his distinct style and charm, which endeared him to fans. Additionally, Jones often referenced the possum in his music and performances, further solidifying the moniker in country music culture.
Possum Jones was born on 1932-01-16.
Uriel Jones went by Possum.
He had a club during the 70's in Pensacola Florida.....(the old Sahara Club)
There is no indication online as to what the brother of George Jones was called. It is apparent, however, that he had one brother and five sisters. Jones is widely thought to be the greatest Country singer ever.
Possum Whitted's birth name is George Bostic Whitted.
There is no particular name for a male possum.
A baby possum is called a joey.
Yes, george Jones has 4 kids.
Yes and no. Australians do not know the honey possum by the name of "tait".In its native habitat of Australia, the honey possum is called the "noolbenger".
The song Murder on Music Row, The source of the lyric, I believe is a strong reference to the 1999 CMA Awards, When George Jones was nominated for his song "Choices" But the CMA had asked George Jones (The Possum) to sing just a portion of the song, So George packed up and went home and did not even bother to attend the ceremony, During, Allen Jackson's set while singing Pop A Top, Went into singing "Choices" after he was done, He walked off stage and did not return