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RIP Kris Kristofferson

Charlie JudgeCharlie Judge Posts: 12,725
edited September 29 in The Commons

We have lost another one of the great country singer / songwriters. Rest in peace Kris; your songs are forever in our hearts.

https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/kris-kristofferson-blade-star-grammy-221424597.html

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  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 41,036

    ...aww geez,

    He had both a very successful music and acting career. his biggest role starring in  the 1970s remake of A Star Is Born opposite Barbara Streisand which won several awards including an Oscar for best original song (Evergreen) and 5 Golden Globes including best picture (Musical or Comedy)

    In the 1980s He founded the Highwaymen bringing together three  great country legends: Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash.,

  • xyer0xyer0 Posts: 5,924

    "I'm feelin' near as faded as my jeans," and "make believe you love me one more time," were two of my favourite lines of his (and there were many).

    * from "Me & Bobby McGee" and "For the Good Times," respectively

  • Silent WinterSilent Winter Posts: 3,721

    RIP :(
    I knew him mostly for his acting in movies like Blade and Knights.

  • LeanaLeana Posts: 11,690

    RIP sad

     

  • nonesuch00nonesuch00 Posts: 18,120

    Condolences. I remember him from the song "Why me? (Lord Help Me Jesus)" that was on pop radio heavy in the early 70s. It was an eclectic mix on radio back then. 'Me & Bobby McGee" I only knew as a Janis Joplin song, I found out he wrote it much later.

  • crosswindcrosswind Posts: 6,915

    Oh, sad again... My condolences. RIP Kris ~

  • memcneil70memcneil70 Posts: 4,112

    The Washington Post had a deep article covering his life today. Rhodes scholar at Oxford, an Army helicopter pilot, working as a janitor to get a break in Nashville, ... then what we know from his public life. What a gift to the world. 

  • Faeryl WomynFaeryl Womyn Posts: 3,623

    Such a sad loss, loved his music and his film characters.

  • zombiewhackerzombiewhacker Posts: 683

    Highly underrated as an actor. I thought he did a terrific job in Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid.

  • Roman_K2Roman_K2 Posts: 1,239
    edited October 2

    “Old worn-out suit and shoes... I don't pay no union dues!!!”

    https://web.archive.org/web/20060818061140/http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/site/inductees.aspx?cid=136#

    sad

    Edit: ooops, I was looking for an old, archived URL sorry

     

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  • ChuckMChuckM Posts: 134

    So very sorry to hear of Mr. Kristofferson's passing.. Prays and blessings to his family and friends.

    He was the most wonderful 'Bad Guy' in the movie Payback (1999).

    His was a remarkable talent and life.

    R.I.P.

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