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R.I.P. Kenny Rogers

brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,033
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I just learned of this but it happened yesterday.  Very sad.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/actor-singer-the-gambler-kenny-rogers-dies-at-81/2020/03/21/5ad679fe-6b40-11ea-b199-3a9799c54512_story.html


“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













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  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,266
    I can't believe he wasn't older ...seems like he was old in the 80s.
    So many good tunes....and, Six Pack!

    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • pearljammr78pearljammr78 Posts: 1,613
    Won’t even try to lie. Islands in the stream is the jam. 
    Peace,Love and Pearl Jam.
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    I just dropped in to see what condition Kenny Rogers was in. 

    Son of a bitch. 
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • HobbesHobbes Posts: 6,423
    And somewhere in the darkness
    The gambler he broke even
    But in his final words
    I found an ace that I could keep
  • dudemandudeman Posts: 3,061
    RIP Kenny. You made the world a better place with your music and your chicken. Condolences to his survivors. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,466
    Dear old Dad always sung along with his songs to us. Good part of my past. Thanks Kenny.
    I think there is an episode of the muppet show with him on it.
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    "Oh they say the world's your oyster, but man, oysters ain't for me.
    Your the bell of the ball, but, you ain't my cup of tea.
    They always vote you best in show, but this doggie disagrees...
    Cuz I like life in Paddy's Pub!"
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    Oh shit, that was a tribute to Randy Newman.
    Oh well, RIP big guy!
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • hihobibohihobibo Posts: 1,092
    pearljammr78 said:
    Won’t even try to lie. Islands in the stream is the jam. 
    This. 
  • JT167846JT167846 Posts: 935
    A big part of the soundtrack to my childhood. What a storyteller.
    Stars are suns to other people.

    Wellington 1998
    London 2007
    Brisbane 2009
    Stockholm 2012
    Amsterdam 1 & 2 2014
    EV Dublin 2017
    Milan 2018
    Padova 2018
    Boston 2 2018
    Auckland 1 & 2 2024
  • primussucksprimussucks Posts: 2,360
    He knew when to fold 'em!
    Summerfest 7/8/95
    Missoula 6/20/98
    Alpine Valley 6/26/98 & 6/27/98
    Alpine Valley 10/8/00 
    Champaign 4/23/03
    Alpine Valley 6/21/03
    Missoula 8/29/05
    Chicago 5/16 & 17/06
    Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Summerfest 6/29/06 & 6/30/06
    Tampa 6/12/08
    Chicago 8/23/09
    Indy 5/7/10
    Alpine Valley x2 2011
    Wrigley 2013
    Milwaukee 14
    Telluride 16
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    A few months ago, my mom called me, desperate to know who sang that dreamy song, "Lady".

    I told her she has the damn thing on cassette :lol:
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