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Grandpa JonesGrandpa Jones Grandpa Jones Musical artist (1913–1998) For other people named Louis Jones, see Louis Jones (disambiguation). Louis Marshall Jones (October 20, 1913 – February 19, 1998), known professionally as Grandpa Jones, was an American banjo player and old time/country music singer. He was inducted as a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1978.[1] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Grandpa Jones Background information Birth name Louis Marshall Jones Also known as Grandpa Jones Born (1913-10-20)October 20, 1913 Niagara, Kentucky, U.S. Origin Akron, Ohio, U.S. Died February 19, 1998(1998-02-19) (aged 84) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Genres Country bluegrass gospel old-time Occupations Singer-songwriter musician Instruments Banjo acoustic guitar Years active 1932–1998 Labels RCA Victor King Records Monument Military… (Source: Wikipedia)
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