BREAKING: SAD LOSS đđ Beloved country singer found dead at his home in Texas. He âendured tremendous pain & unthinkable lossâ in final years. Check the first
Richard âKinkyâ Friedman, beloved singer and satirist, passed away at 79 in late June at his Texas home. Known for his sharp wit and unique style, Kinky first gained recognition in the early 1970s by forming the satirical country band Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys. Their hits included âThey Ainât Makinâ Jews Like Jesus Anymoreâ and âGet Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in the Bed.â Though the bandâs run was brief, he continued his musical journey with a solo album in 1974 and a two-year tour with Bob Dylan.
In addition to his music career, Kinky pursued politics, running for governor in 2006 against Ricky Perry. Though he finished fourth, his campaign drew significant media attention. He also sought the Democratic nomination for agriculture commissioner in 2010 and 2014, albeit unsuccessfully.
A longtime friend, Clive Hattersley, fondly remembered Kinky as âan extraordinary communicator who could evoke deep emotions, whether through tears or laughter.â Hattersley also revealed that Kinky had been battling Parkinsonâs disease.
Throughout his career, Kinky released 18 albums, with his final work, âCircus of Life,â released in 2018.
