Kenny Rogers is an American singer, songwriter, actor, producer and businessman. On his account more than 120 musical hits of various genres. He often topped the US charts with his successful albums. Kenny has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of the time.
Biography
Kenny Rogers was born on August 21, 1938 in Houston, Texas. In addition to him, the family had seven children. Mother is a nurse's assistant, father is a carpenter.
He received primary education at Wharton School.
Career
Kenny Rogers songs were appreciated all over the world. He became interested in music as a teenager, and he tried himself in different genres: from rock and roll to rock.
In 1957, he released a solo hit entitled "It's Crazy Feeling." Then he became a member of the jazz band The Bobby Doyle Three, which often performed in clubs. The group broke up in 1965.
In 1976, Kenny Rogers signed a solo contract with United Artists. By that time, he already had ten years of experience working in music groups.
Soon, he released his first solo album called Love Lifted Me, two singles from which became hits, and the album itself also hit the chart.
In the same year he released his self-titled solo album, in which the single titled "Laura" became a real hit. The song "Lucille" took first place in the musical ranking in 12 countries. Its copies have sold more than 5 million.
In the late 90s, Kenny Rogers teamed up with his good friend, American singer and songwriter Dottie West. Their duet is gaining popularity. They released successful albums and singles, which occupied the first lines of the American charts, and also participated in the nomination for various awards, many of which won a well-deserved victory.
In 1991, Dottie had a car accident and died at the age of 58. Kenny starred in an autobiography called Big Dreams and Broken Hearts: The Story of Dottie West.
In 2013, Kenny Rogers released the album "You Can't Make Old Friends." It contained a song recorded together with Dolly Parton, which is the title track.
For his work, the singer received a large number of awards.
