Marshall Jones was a young man who aged prematurely. For gosh sakes, he became a grandfather at age 22. The former Akron resident found national fame as a radio personality, touring musician, ...
When Grandpa Jones shook the dust from his feet, he had a little helper. Dick Corbin enjoyed our feature story about the “Hee Haw” star who was known as Marshall Jones when he lived in Akron in the ...
On Nov. 10, 1973, Tex Ritter stood on the Ryman Auditorium stage and brought David "Stringbean" Akeman to the "Grand Ole Opry." "Stringbean, like Grandpa Jones, since the 'Hee Haw' shows is playing a ...
ASHLAND — The Highlands Museum and Discovery Center in downtown Ashland will present a live presentation of the story of Grandpa Jones, the musician and comedian who became famous for his appearances ...
Click to open image viewer. Louis Marshall Grandpa Jones (1913-1998) enjoyed a long distinctive career in country music. Appearing regularly on the Grand Ole Opry and Hee Haw, Grandpa Jones became a ...