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Kenny Rogers
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Actor, Singer Born: August 21, 1938 in Houston, TX Biography:Bearded, amiable American singer/actor "Kenny Rogers" launched his professional career as a member of the New Christy Minstrels, then first rose to fame as a member of the country-pop group the First Edition. After several years of hits like "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town" (as well as popular syndicated TV series "Rollin' on the River"), the First Edition broke up in 1974. "Rogers" had some lean years immediately after the split, at one point making ends meet by promoting a correspondence school guitar course. The outlook became brighter in 1976 when "Rogers" recorded his first solo hit, "Love Lifted Me," which he followed up with the even more popular ballad "Lucille." He regained his following with a dozen TV specials and several duets with equally renowned female country artists. In 1980, "Rogers" made his TV-movie debut with "The Gambler" (1980), an agreeable Western based on one of his more... Full Biography | |||
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