Is Kenny Rogers Still Alive or Dead?

Is Kenny Rogers Still Alive or Dead?

Kenny Rogers was a country singer and songwriter. He was voted the “Favorite Singer of All Time” in a 1986 joint poll because of his likeable persona. Kenneth Ray Rogers was born on August 21, 1938, in Houston, Texas. He was the fourth child of eight children. Rogers attended the University of Houston. He said…

Kenny Rogers was a country singer and songwriter. He was voted the “Favorite Singer of All Time” in a 1986 joint poll because of his likeable persona.

Kenneth Ray Rogers was born on August 21, 1938, in Houston, Texas. He was the fourth child of eight children.

Rogers attended the University of Houston. He said during an interview that he was the first to graduate from High school in his family.

Rogers’ career started in a jazz group called the Bobby Doyle Three, they were frequently hired by clubs. In 1976, he launched his solo career.

In 1977, he released Lucille, it was a major hit, topping the charts in 12 countries.

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Fig 1. Kenny Rogers in 1970

In 1983, Rogers released a duet with Dolly Parton, Islands in the Stream. The song quickly went to No. 1 on Billboard top 100. He worked with Dolly on some other hits.

Is Kenny Rogers Still Alive or Dead?

Kenny Rogers’ health declined in 2017 when he was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He lost the battle March 20, 2020 under hospice care in his Georgia home.

Kenny Rogers’ songs were uplifting and inspiring to millions of people across the world.

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