Background
Anglin was born on a farm near Columbia, Tennessee.
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Jack Anglin
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When the Anglin Brothers disbanded in 1939, Anglin joined Johnnie Wright as Johnnie Wright and the Happy Roving Cowboys with Jack Anglin. In 1940, they became Johnnie & Jack, who enjoyed success as a vocal duo until Anglin"s death in 1963. Anglin married Louise Wells in 1933.
They were 17 and 16 years old respectively.
Their 30 year marriage ended with Jack"s death on March 8, 1963. The couple had 4 children.
Driving alone to attend a memorial service for Patsy Cline not far from his home, he rounded a bend in Madison, Tennessee at a high speed and died in the ensuing crash on March 8, 1963.
Membership
The duo became members of the Grand Ole Opry in the 1940s.
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United States