Jimmy Dean, singer, sausage businessman, dies at 81; known for 'Big Bad John' in 1961

More than a sausage king, the Country Music Hall of Famer was a man of many talents. He said this about being careful with his money:

I've seen so many people in this business that made a fortune. They get old and broke and can't make any money. ... I tell you something, ... no one's going to play a benefit for Jimmy Dean.

Sounds like a Texan. RIP.