Nashville never ceases to amaze me, yesterday we went to the George Jones and Johnny Cash Museums. These were places I have wanted to go to for a long time. Nancy Jones was working the front desk at her husband's Museum. Not really knowing her she told us to tell our waitress to give us 2 free fried pickle appetizers. While eating with some diehard Jones fans they said that's his wife. Oh well; Nashville is like that you'll never know who will run into. The Johnny Cash Museum was much more crowded; of course, his music transcends all music genres it was a great experience. It was amazing a number of young people into Johnny Cash. They were eating it up, I was happy about this.I already knew the Cash story, for the most part, it was still good to see.
The Jones Museum was a much nicer venue with a great restaurant and a rooftop bar, with a band playing in both. It was a genuine honky-tonk experience. I learned a lot on this trip. I knew of George Jones mostly from his trouble with the law. In the early 90's he ran his Cadillac off the road into a creek. There was a big scandal because the Nashville Police tried to cover it up. His famous nickname "No Show Jones" for frequently being to well lubricated to take the stage. What I didn't really understand was his music and contributions to country music in general. Sitting here listening to Chris Stapleton you can hear George Jones and the blues. This music is something that is handed down like the family bible. Jones was a great contributor to all American Music. Even though not as well known as Johnny Cash. He is an Icon in his own right. The blues flowed strongly from both these men.
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