At the age of 79, Kinky Friedman, who was well-known for his caustic and humorous writing, died suddenly.
“Kinky Friedman stepped on a rainbow at his beloved Echo Hill surrounded by family & friends,” read a post on his social media.
Despite enduring unbearable suffering and unfathomable loss in recent years, Kinkster never lost his will to live and his sharp mind. As long as people read and sing his works, Kinky will continue to exist.
Richard Samet “Kinky” Friedman’s distinct interpretation of Western and country music led to the development of a cult following.
He put out a number of albums, the first of which was “Sold American,” which launched his career in 1973. Often referred to as the “governor of the heart of Texas,”\
