Putin 423 Posted February 6, 2019 Legendary country singer. Known for Highwaymen that he Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings was in. 82 years now and is dealing with Auto-immune and Alzheimer-type diagnoses 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,883 Posted February 6, 2019 You thought about it because Kristoff St. John died, right? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,630 Posted February 6, 2019 His Wiki page is interesting on his health - some recoveries credited by his wife as down to Kris's habit of getting a second opinion. Also, he's chosen the words for his tombstone which are the opening lines of Leonard Cohen's Bird on a Wire Like a bird on the wire Like a drunk in a midnight choir I have tried in my way to be free 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 281 Posted February 6, 2019 He looked and sounded dreadful when appear he appeared at Glastonbury in 2017. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DustPneumoniaBlues 2 Posted February 6, 2019 One of only 44 living Country Music Hall of Fame members.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted February 6, 2019 11 hours ago, Putin said: Legendary country singer. Known for Highwaymen that he Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings was in. 82 years now and is dealing with Auto-immune and Alzheimer-type diagnoses I see what you mean. But those two take years to die of. Would need something a bit more terminal to warrant inclusion I'd think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,006 Posted August 28, 2019 Kristofferson's long term keyboard player Donne Fritts has died according to Twitter. Probably best known in the UK for co-writing Breakfast In Bed by UB40 with Chrissie Hynde: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKG3ykRMGiI IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0296013/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,684 Posted August 28, 2019 5 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Kristofferson's long term keyboard player Donne Fritts has died according to Twitter. Probably best known in the UK for co-writing Breakfast In Bed by UB40 with Chrissie Hynde: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKG3ykRMGiI IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0296013/ Ooof, I'd hate for the poor guy to be remembered for a monstrosity like that. Co-wrote this classic, sang by Waylon but beautifully covered by Green On Red. Both Dusty's and Baby Washington's versions of Breakfast are great. Fuck UB40 to hell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 28, 2021 Kris Kristofferson has retired, according to a statement from his PR director. In fact, the "Help Me Make it Through the Night" star and legendary songwriter seems to have stepped away from the music business without fanfare in early 2020, with his last performance taking place in January of that year on the Outlaw Country Cruise. Kristofferson, now 84 years old, has transferred the management of his estate and independent label KK Records to his son John. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,684 Posted October 20, 2022 Made an appearance at JLL's Country Hall of Fame induction ceremony this week (and met him at Jerry's home). One of the pictures: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,684 Posted May 5, 2023 Video of him performing at Willie's 90th From 2:40 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted September 3, 2023 Facing 'final days' due to Alzheimer's, California ranch on the market. https://radaronline.com/p/kris-kristofferson-facing-final-days-selling-home-alzheimers/ 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polar duck 849 Posted September 3, 2023 12 minutes ago, alt obits guy said: Facing 'final days' due to Alzheimer's, California ranch on the market. Radar Online is not a reliable source. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDS 234 Posted September 3, 2023 17 minutes ago, polar duck said: Radar Online is not a reliable source. 33 minutes ago, alt obits guy said: Facing 'final days' due to Alzheimer's, California ranch on the market. https://radaronline.com/p/kris-kristofferson-facing-final-days-selling-home-alzheimers/ He’s got a long wait ahead of him in the Radar line behind Joanne Woodward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polar duck 849 Posted September 3, 2023 1 hour ago, alt obits guy said: Facing 'final days' due to Alzheimer's, California ranch on the market. https://radaronline.com/p/kris-kristofferson-facing-final-days-selling-home-alzheimers/ 27 minutes ago, HDS said: He’s got a long wait ahead of him in the Radar line behind Joanne Woodward. Is the "Sad Last Days" thread worth being brought back? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,112 Posted September 3, 2023 I've got him in the ABC pool, so he'll be fine for the next year at least. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted September 4, 2023 He’s been a staple of team Gris Gris since it’s inception, and we didn’t even know he had any ducks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,204 Posted September 4, 2023 6 hours ago, Sir Creep said: He’s been a staple of team Gris Gris since it’s inception, and we didn’t even know he had any ducks. He used to have a rubber one........ 10-4! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,112 Posted September 29 Bugger, I knew I should have kept him in my ABC team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,099 Posted September 29 16 minutes ago, tracy said: Dead Damned shame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,558 Posted September 29 Damn. Loved him in the Blade films. His death means that Willie Nelson is the last surviving member of The Highwaymen. Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and now Kris all gone. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted September 29 Team Gris Gris is miffed that they didn’t send their team in this year. RIP — KK was a real man’s man. No—not like that… SC 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slackhurst Broadcasting 374 Posted September 30 He didn't make it through the night. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
