Like many country superstars, Kenny Rogers came from humble beginnings. Born in Houston, TX, Rogers and his seven siblings were raised in one of the poorest sections of town. Nevertheless, he progressed through high school, while learning to play guitar and the fiddle. It took several tries before Kenny Rogers became a star. As a member of The First Edition, and The New Christy Minstrels before that, he shared in some million sellers, among them "Reuben James". and "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town", a song about a disabled veteran. Having gone solo in 1976 Rogers charted with "Love Lifted Me". But it was an outstanding song written by Roger Bowling and Hal Bynum "Lucille" that his star shot upward. The rest is history...And that's just the musical side of Kenny Rogers. In 1980 he starred in a made for TV movie "The Gambler", and then "Coward Of the County".Even throughout the nineties, when he rarely charted...his name, face, music were recognizable in a series of concerts, television specials, films, and even fast food commercials.
Kenney and his wife Wanda just became the parents of twin boys recently. Please enjoy this song by Kenny Rogers called "Morning Desire", one of my favorites. Please sign the guestbook if you have some time to do so. God Bless All. |
