The country music world last month grieved the sad passing of cherished singer Richard “Kinky” Friedman, who died at his home in Texas in late June, at the age of 79.
According to an update shared through a heartfelt social media post on Thursday, June 27, Friedman passed away surrounded by family and friends at his residence in Echo Hill Ranch located in Medina.
“Kinky Friedman stepped onto a rainbow at his beloved Echo Hill, with family and friends around him,” the post stated. “Even after facing great pain and unimaginable loss recently, Kinkster never lost his fighting spirit and sharp humor.”
Fans might recall that Friedman ran for governor against Ricky Perry back in 2006; however, despite gaining lots of media attention, he ended up finishing fourth.
The country music artist also unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for agriculture commissioner in both 2010 and 2014.
Longtime friend Clive Hattersley mentioned: “He was a communicator. An unusual but very direct and touching communicator. He could bring you to tears on stage or make you laugh until you rolled on the floor.”
Hattersley also noted that Friedman had Parkinson’s disease.
Friedman created the satirical country band Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys during the early ’70s writing songs like They Ain’t Makin’ Jews Like Jesus Anymore and Get Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in Bed.
Though their collaboration was short-lived, Kinky released a self-titled solo album back in 1974 before going on a two-year tour with music legend Bob Dylan.
Throughout his successful career ,the singer put out 18 albums total . His latest release , Circus of Life , came out back in 2018.
Rest easy now Richard Friedman.
