Beloved country singer found d.ead this morning at his home in Texas

Kinky Friedman, the Texas musician, author, and former gubernatorial candidate, passed away recently, with the news shared on X. His death came after enduring immense personal losses, yet he remained known for his sharp wit and fighting spirit. The post noted that his legacy would live on through his music and books.

Friedman’s career included forming several bands, starting with King Arthur & the Carrots in 1966 and later, Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys in 1973. His music journey spanned numerous albums, with his last one, Circus of Life, released in 2018. He also toured with Bob Dylan and appeared on Saturday Night Live in the 1970s.

Beyond music, Kinky became a prolific writer, authoring detective novels that featured fictionalized versions of himself, often filled with humor and charm. His column for Texas Monthly was also a notable part of his writing career, which resumed after a break for his 2006 gubernatorial campaign.

Though his political ventures, including his 2006 independent run for Texas governor, didn’t lead to victory, Friedman’s impact on music, literature, and Texas culture remains lasting.

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