Kinky Friedman

Kinky Friedman
Friedman performing at the 2013 Texas Book Festival
Personal details
Born
Richard Samet Friedman

(1944-11-01)November 1, 1944
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 27, 2024(2024-06-27) (aged 79)[a]
Medina, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (2009–2024)
Other political
affiliations
Independent (2004–2009)
Republican (before 2004)
EducationUniversity of Texas, Austin (BA)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1964–2018
Websitekinkyfriedman.com

Richard Samet "Kinky" Friedman (November 1, 1944 – June 27, 2024)[a] was an American singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician, and columnist for Texas Monthly, who styled himself in the mold of popular American satirists Will Rogers and Mark Twain.[10]

Friedman was one of two independent candidates in the 2006 Texas gubernatorial election. Receiving 12.6% of the vote, Friedman placed fourth in the six-person race.


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  8. ^ Jonathan Bernstein (June 27, 2024), "Kinky Friedman, Proudly Eccentric Texas Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 79", Rolling Stone, archived from the original on June 27, 2024, retrieved June 27, 2024
  9. ^ Fechter, Joshua; Foxhall, Emily. "Kinky Friedman, provocative satirist and one-time gubernatorial candidate, dies at 79". texastribune.org. The Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  10. ^ "You Can Lead a Politician to Water, But You Can't Make Him Think". Book TV on C-Span 2. National Cable Satellite Corporation. 2008. Archived from the original on February 22, 2008. Retrieved January 31, 2019.