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Kenny RogersSinger and composer
Date of Birth: 21.08.1938
Country:  USA |
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Kenny Rogers - Biography
Kenny Rogers, born on August 21, 1938, in Houston, is an American singer and actor, and one of the most successful country music artists in history. His music falls on the border between country and pop, with his most well-known recordings being slow love ballads.
Early Career
In the mid-1950s, Rogers participated in various vocal groups that performed melodies in jazz, rock, and rhythm and blues styles. The most successful of these groups was the country-rock trio, The First Edition (1967-1976).
Solo Career
After the breakup of The First Edition, Rogers embarked on a solo career, which started with the loud success of the single "Lucille" in 1977. The song reached the number one spot in twelve countries, including the United Kingdom, and won a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal.
In 1980, Rogers recorded Lionel Richie's ballad "Lady," which became the best-selling recording of his career, spending six weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Over the next few years, Rogers continued to collaborate with Richie (single "Through the Years," 1981) and other pop stars.
Duets and Decline
In 1983, he recorded duets with country divas Sheena Easton ("We've Got Tonight") and Dolly Parton ("Islands in the Stream," written by Bee Gees, reaching number one in the US).
In the mid-1980s, Rogers worked with prestigious producers such as David Foster and George Martin. However, by the early 1990s, his popularity began to decline due to his mature age and the emergence of a new generation of country performers led by Garth Brooks.
