Jack Greene: Biography

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• Jeannie Seely
• Bill Anderson

• Ernest Tubb

• Ricky Van Shelton

• Dallas Frazier
• Hank Cochran
• Mel Tillis
• Mel Holt
• Jan Crutchfield

• Willie Nelson

Born:

Jan 7, 1930 in Maryville, TN

Genres:

Classical Music, Country Music, Nashville Sound Country Music

Decades Active:

1960's|1970's|1980's|1990's

Artistic Quality

Low

Cultural Impact

Low

Popularity

Low

Ratings Guide

Hailing from Maryville, Tennessee, Greene got his start in the record business as a vocalist in Ernest Tubb's band, but he hardly had the same almostonkey "twang" as his boss. In fact, Greene's smooth, pleasant sound contrasted a great deal with Tubb's bluecollar intonation. Nicknamed "the Jolly Green Giant," Greene learned guitar and drums but mined his vocal chords for a solid string of hit records from 19661969, including one with Jeannie Seely, who joined his road show and recorded duets with him for several years.

A bit of trivia: In 1967, Greene became the first country artist ever to appear in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

- Tom Roland, All Music Guide