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Title: Kenny Rogers Has Passed at 81
Post by: dreamyxo on March 21, 2020, 09:12:47 am: https://variety.com/2020/music/news/kenny-rogers-dead-dies-1203541233/

Vocalist Kenny Rogers, who dominated the pop and country charts in the 1970s and 1980s with a string of sleekly tailored hits and won three Grammys, has died. He was 81. Rogers “passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family,” a representative for the singer said in a statement. Due to the national COVID-19 emergency, the family is planning a small private service at this time with a public memorial planned for a later date.
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Post by: alina6 on March 21, 2020, 10:41:26 am: I heard about about his death this morning and was saddened as the Gambler is one of my favorite songs.
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Post by: debidoo on March 21, 2020, 12:40:45 pm: Even when I was young I thought he was so attractive and liked his music. RIP Kenny and enjoy heaven. :rose: :rose: Peace and comfort to your fans family and friends.
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Post by: plennis on March 21, 2020, 01:03:14 pm: R.I.P. I was saddened to hear this. I loved to watch him and Dolly when they were together joking around and they sounded so great when they sang together too.
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Post by: pkrahmer on March 21, 2020, 01:05:14 pm: He will be missed.
I liked him and his music :rainbow: :peace: :wave:
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Post by: nmbrown863 on March 21, 2020, 03:19:16 pm: R.I.P Kenny Rogers. He will be missed. The song, "The Gambler", was always one of my favorites.
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Post by: Mizzkizz7 on March 21, 2020, 05:02:35 pm: I'm not too much of a country music fan but I liked Kenny Rogers! R.I.P. Kenny R. May your soul rest in heaven. :heart:
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Post by: UGetPaid on March 22, 2020, 02:51:45 am: Love Kenny Rogers. I was listening to an NPR news clip yesterday and they mentioned his death in the report. The news report noted that he had such popular hits as The Gambler and his duet with Dolly Parton Islands in the Sun.

WHAT?!? Islands in the Sun? Now I remember why I stopped listening to NPR for news.
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Post by: bretay on March 22, 2020, 06:33:58 am: so sad..i really liked his songs..loved the one he and dolly sang..islands in the stream
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Post by: timvolley on March 22, 2020, 07:35:26 am: I enjuyed his music
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Post by: alice44 on March 22, 2020, 09:43:08 am: He was a favorite of mine. SEems like a lot of notable people are passing. I feel it because they are all near my own age :sweat:
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Post by: makeblessed on March 22, 2020, 10:02:11 am: Was sad to hear of his passing, I always liked his music; may he rest in peace.
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Post by: mardukblood2009 on March 22, 2020, 12:28:49 pm: I don't know his music really at all but I can remember him doing a duet with Dolly Parton.
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Post by: Donnamarg323 on March 22, 2020, 04:18:40 pm: Sorry to hear that KR had passed.I know from seeing recent photos of him he had looked like he aged and slowed down.

He made 81 at least.

Good performer and artist.

RIP and may God love and remember him.
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Post by: sdenimandlace1 on March 23, 2020, 03:45:48 am: He will be missed in this house, we liked everything he ever did.
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Post by: oldbuddy on March 23, 2020, 06:11:19 am: He knew when to fold 'em, life gets tougher after 80 as I am becoming aware of.
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Post by: gaylasue on March 23, 2020, 06:53:15 am: I liked Kenny Rogers. I used to date a guy that could have been Kenny's twin or younger brother. He looked just like Kenny Rogers.
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Post by: pectacon on March 23, 2020, 11:21:58 am: I'm very sorry to hear this. To be honest I was not aware Kenny was still with us.
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Post by: seesawing on March 23, 2020, 07:42:16 pm: I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Kenny Rogers. He made an indelible mark on music. Naturally, I started to seek out and read everything that is being written now as well as hitting YouTube to listen to some of my personal favorites (I highly recommend looking up on YouTube his song "Ruby" performed when he was with The First Edition in 1969 -- it will put a chill straight up your spine as you listen to that deep, soulful voice of his).

Here is the blurb from USA Today (Entertainment) written by Juli Thanki (Nashville, TN) on 3-22-2020:

Rogers notched his first solo top 20 country hit with 1975's "Love Lifted Me." Other hits followed, including the chart-toppers "Lucille," "Daytime Friends" and "Love or Something Like It."

In late 1978, Rogers released a single called "The Gambler," written by an unknown songwriter in his 20s named Don Schlitz. The song tells the story of a chance meeting on a train.

Rogers wasn't the first to record it, but his rendition became the most enduring version. "The Gambler" won him a Best Male Country Vocal Performance Grammy, and became his signature song. It also led to a starring role in a series of made-for-television "Gambler" movies.
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Post by: ktheodos on March 23, 2020, 08:46:45 pm: I guess he knew it was time to "fold them" ;)

RIP....
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Post by: fillfran82 on March 25, 2020, 09:14:07 pm: Quote from: dreamyxo on March 21, 2020, 09:12:47 am
https://variety.com/2020/music/news/kenny-rogers-dead-dies-1203541233/

Vocalist Kenny Rogers, who dominated the pop and country charts in the 1970s and 1980s with a string of sleekly tailored hits and won three Grammys, has died. He was 81. Rogers “passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family,” a representative for the singer said in a statement. Due to the national COVID-19 emergency, the family is planning a small private service at this time with a public memorial planned for a later date.

Hi! :) :D

May he rest in peace. I didn't know his music not part of my generation. Nevertheless still wish him well in his after life. :heart: :rose: :heart: :rose: :heart: :rose: :heart: :rose: :heart: :rose: :heart: :rose: :heart: :rose: :heart: :rose: :heart: :rose: :heart: :rose: :heart: :rose: :heart: :rose: :heart: :rose: :heart: :rose: :heart: :rose: :heart: :rose: :heart: :rose:
Title: Re: Kenny Rogers Has Passed at 81
Post by: surveygrabber on March 26, 2020, 01:35:28 am: I just heard about on the news yesterday. At 81, he was not that old.
Title: Re: Kenny Rogers Has Passed at 81
Post by: oldbuddy on March 26, 2020, 03:31:48 am: Quote from: surveygrabber on March 26, 2020, 01:35:28 am
I just heard about on the news yesterday. At 81, he was not that old.
Glad to hear that, since I am also 81.
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Post by: autumnsparklemom on March 29, 2020, 05:18:40 pm: I am so saddened by his passing. One of my favorite country musicians.
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Post by: JediJohnnie on March 29, 2020, 09:35:48 pm: The Gambler, he broke even.

RIP Kenny
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Post by: mamatygress on March 31, 2020, 07:03:46 am: I like his singing and his acting. Too bad.
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Post by: beatsdrop on April 01, 2020, 06:36:53 am: RIP :(