In 2006, he ran for governor against Rick Perry, gaining media attention, although he ultimately finished in fourth place. He also ran for the Democratic nomination for Secretary of Agriculture in 2010 and 2014.
A longtime friend, Clive Hattersley, fondly remembered him as an exceptional communicator capable of evoking deep emotions, whether through tears or laughter. Hattersley also mentioned that he had been battling Parkinson’s disease.
Kinky Friedman, the proudly eccentric Texan singer-songwriter, has passed away at 79. He first gained recognition in the early 1970s when he formed the satirical country band Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys, known for songs such as “They Ain’t Makin’ Jews Like Jesus Anymore” and “Get Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in the Bed.
Although the band was only active for a short period, Kinky Friedman continued his musical journey by releasing a self-titled solo album in 1974 and embarking on a two-year tour with Bob Dylan. Over his career, he released 18 albums, with his latest work, Circus of Life, coming out in 2018. Kinky Friedman passed away at 79; the country singer had once run for governor of Texas. Last month, the country music scene mourned the tragic loss of the beloved singer Richard “Kinky” Friedman, who died at his home in Texas in late June at the age of 79.
