Beloved Country Star Richard ‘Kinky’ Friedman Passes Away at 79 After Struggle with Parkinson’s Disease

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.

View of American Country ‌musician & author Kinky Friedman (born Richard Friedman) as ‌he smokes‌ a cigar before⁢ a press conference, Austin Texas May 23 2005. ⁣At this​ event he ​announced ⁤his candidacy for ⁤Texas governorship. (Photo by‍ John Anderson/The Austin Chronicle/Getty Images)

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.

According to Texas ⁤Monthly: ‍“Richard “Kinky”‌ Friedman was a Texan⁣ icon who infused his songs‍ fiction &​ campaign speeches…

Posted by Don Burton on Thursday June 27th ,2024

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.

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