Kenny Rogers Dies At 81

[Sysop3]

Kenny Rogers, whose legendary music career spanned 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.

Yeah, yeah, oh, yeah: A range of styles decorated Kenny Rogers' career
"Country Music has lost the great Kenny Rogers, who has forever left a mark on Country Music's history," the Country Music Association said in a statement. "His family and friends are in our thoughts during this difficult time."

Some of his hits included "Lady," "Lucille," "We've Got Tonight" and "Through the Years."

His 1978 song "The Gambler" inspired multiple TV movies, with Rogers as the main character.

In 1985, he participated in the original recording of "We Are the World" along with more than three dozen artists. A year later, according to his website, he co-chaired "Hands Across America," a campaign which sought to raise awareness about the homeless and hungry in the US.

[fretslider]

Mar 22, 2020 0:16:59 GMT -5 Sysop3 said:

Kenny Rogers, whose legendary music career spanned 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.

Yeah, yeah, oh, yeah: A range of styles decorated Kenny Rogers' career
"Country Music has lost the great Kenny Rogers, who has forever left a mark on Country Music's history," the Country Music Association said in a statement. "His family and friends are in our thoughts during this difficult time."

Some of his hits included "Lady," "Lucille," "We've Got Tonight" and "Through the Years."

His 1978 song "The Gambler" inspired multiple TV movies, with Rogers as the main character.

In 1985, he participated in the original recording of "We Are the World" along with more than three dozen artists. A year later, according to his website, he co-chaired "Hands Across America," a campaign which sought to raise awareness about the homeless and hungry in the US.

RIP Kenny.


the original recording of "We Are the World" along with more than three dozen artists


When the Ethiopian famine thing was big the UK celebs put out a record called Do They Know it's Christmas? (aka "Feed the world") on 3 December 1984


The US followed that with.... "We Are the World" - released on March 7 1985




Brilliant joke, eh!!!!!!!!

[beth]

I'm double damned sure they didn't mean it that way, fret.

Let's keep this thread for Kenny.  He lived to an old age ,but even so, he'll be sorely missed.  

I'm not sure when, but I think it was his first hit.  Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[beth]