Jack Greene
Jack Greene (January 7, 1930 - March 14, 2013) was an American country musician. His nickname was the "Jolly Green Giant" because of his height and deep voice. Greene was a long-time member of the Grand Ole Opry. He was nominated for three Grammy Awards.
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Background information | |
Also known as | "The Gentle Giant" |
Born | Maryville, Tennessee, U.S. | January 7, 1930
Died | March 14, 2013 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | (aged 83)
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Guitar |
Years active | 1965-2011 |
Website | www.jackgreeneopry.com |
Greene was born on January 7, 1930, in Maryville, Tennessee, he learned to play guitar at age ten.[1] He was married to Barbara Stidham the mother of his 5 children, Wayne Greene, Lynn Greene (deceased), Tony Greene, Jan Greene & Marty Greene. Greene died on March 14, 2013 in his home in Nashville, Tennessee from Alzheimer's disease, aged 83.[2]
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References
- ↑ "Jack Green Opry bio". Grand Ole Opry official website. 2013. Archived from the original on 13 April 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ↑ "Country music's Jack Greene dies in Nashville". Associated Press. 15 March 2013. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2013 – via Yahoo News.
Other websites
- Official website
- Jack Greene on IMDb
- Profile at the Grand Ole Opry Archived 2006-03-13 at the Wayback Machine