Syphus 56 Posted March 21, 2020 Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” and embraced his persona as “The Gambler” on record and on TV died Friday night. He was 81. One of my favorites was "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)" - Rest in Peace Kenny R Syphus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckebaby 727 Posted March 21, 2020 yea this guy was amazing. Made some great records/songs. I'm not a Kenny Rogers fan personally, but i can surely respect someone with great talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigb 2,903 Posted March 21, 2020 Wow, didn't realize he was 81! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InstrEd 1,745 Posted March 21, 2020 Rest in Peace Mr. Rogers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandolin Picker 98 Posted March 21, 2020 Have the LP cover to "The Gambler" hung on the wall. Sad day for the music world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 808 Posted March 21, 2020 6 hours ago, Syphus said: One of my favorites was "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)" - Rest in Peace Kenny R Yep! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emeraldsoul 1,089 Posted March 21, 2020 Looks like he knew when to die. ... Sorry, that was pretty dark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandolin Picker 98 Posted March 21, 2020 1 hour ago, emeraldsoul said: Looks like he knew when to die fold'em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bayoubill 690 Posted March 21, 2020 Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In came on the radio in the mid 60's and was a big hit. I've been a fan ever since and covered many of his tunes. RIP Kenny Rogers! You will be missed 🙁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amicus717 297 Posted March 21, 2020 Mix magazine ran this article way back on 2002, about the recording of "The Gambler", and I remember reading it at the time and enjoying it...https://www.mixonline.com/recording/classic-tracks-kenny-rogers-gambler-365083 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InstrEd 1,745 Posted March 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Mandolin Picker said: Either that or he gambled one to many times...................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InstrEd 1,745 Posted March 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, Amicus717 said: Mix magazine ran this article way back on 2002, about the recording of "The Gambler", and I remember reading it at the time and enjoying it...https://www.mixonline.com/recording/classic-tracks-kenny-rogers-gambler-365083 Thanks. I'll have a read tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnbee58 229 Posted March 21, 2020 RIP, Kenny. You did a great job, man!! ☹️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
