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Legendary country singer Kenny Rogers dies at 81
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Lynn Send message Joined: 20 Nov 00 Posts: 14162 Credit: 79,603,650 RAC: 123 |
(CNN) Kenny Rogers, whose legendary music career spanned nearly six decades, has died at the age of 81, his publicist Keith Hagan told CNN. The artist's family announced his passing on Rogers' verified Twitter account, saying he died Friday night from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by family. Never really liked country. I did like Kenny. His music will live on. R.I.P. |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 66359 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
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Carlos Send message Joined: 9 Jun 99 Posts: 30710 Credit: 57,275,487 RAC: 157 |
Well that's one way to avoid the pandemic. Here is his Variety obituary. He brought us so much great music. Including the greatest gift of all. Rest in peace. |
Dena Wiltsie Send message Joined: 19 Apr 01 Posts: 1628 Credit: 24,230,968 RAC: 26 |
There is a story I heard about Kenny Rogers that tells the type of person he was. At one of his personal appearances, he lost his voice shortly before he was to appear on stage. As he couldn't stop the people from showing up, at the appointed time, he went on stage and told them that he was unable to sing. The band was there and ready to play and he would do what he could to provide an entertaining evening. If anybody was unhappy with the show, they could collect the money for their ticket on the way out. While Kenny Rogers was only able to get out a few words, to the audience this became a singalong as they knew all the words to the songs. All must have had a great evening because only two people wanted a refund on their ticket. While is was known as a country singer, he mixed other styles into his music so it appealed to those outside of the strict country style. I leave you with "The Greatest" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K3DI07Ibb4 |
TimeLord04 Send message Joined: 9 Mar 06 Posts: 21140 Credit: 33,933,039 RAC: 23 |
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Wiggo Send message Joined: 24 Jan 00 Posts: 36856 Credit: 261,360,520 RAC: 489 |
R.I.P. Kenny. |
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