At the age of 79, Kinky Friedman, the renowned country singer-songwriter renowned for his distinct fusion of outspokenness and comedy, passed away. Friedman was a well-liked figure in the literary and music communities. He passed suddenly on Wednesday at his Texas home. Over the course of his multi-decade career, he became close friends and collaborators with Willie Nelson. According to Texas Tribune, Parkinson’s disease was the reason of death.
A statement appeared on X on Thursday, saying, “Kinky Friedman stepped on a rainbow at his beloved Echo Hill surrounded by family & friends.” “Kinkster never lost his quick wit or fighting spirit despite going through unimaginable loss and excruciating anguish in recent years. As long as people read and sing his works, Kinky will continue to exist.
Friedman moved to Austin for college early in his life, then traveled to Borneo with the Peace Corps before settling in Nashville in the early 1970s to pursue a career in music. He took on the stage name “Kinky,” derived from an old college nickname, to help him deal with his stage fear. In the early 1970s, he rose to fame as the frontman of Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys.
His songs combined humor and country music, tackling social and political topics with a very irreverent tone. His lyrics were caustic and frequently contentious. His hit songs include “They Ain’t Makin’ Jews Like Jesus Anymore” and “Sold American.” In addition to being a prolific writer, Friedman gained notoriety for his detective books in which a fictitious version of the author solves crimes in New York City. His work is characterized by wit, a noir-esque flair, and astute observations on American culture. In addition to writing mystery novels, he has written a number of non-fiction works that frequently highlight his opinions on politics and life events.
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