Kris Kristofferson

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Born: Jun 22, 1936 in Brownsville, TX
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Genre: Country
Styles: Outlaw Country, Progressive Country, Singer/Songwriter, Soft Rock, Country-Rock, Traditional Country
Biography: After a lengthy period of struggle, Kris Kristofferson achieved remarkable success as a country songwriter at the start of the 1970s. His songs "Me and Bobby McGee," "Help Me Make It Through the Night," "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down," and "For the Good Times," all chart-topping hits, helped redefine country ...Read full biography
The Silver Tongued Devil and I
Released: 1971
Label: Sbme Special Mkts.
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By the time Monument came to release Kristofferson's second album, The Silver Tongued Devil and I, in July 1971, he was the author of four songs that had topped the country or pop charts for others. Kristofferson ...Read full review
Kristofferson
Released: 1970
Label: MONUMENT/LEGACY
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Kris Kristofferson was approaching his mid-thirties and had been kicking around Nashville for several years when he belatedly became an overnight success in 1969-1970. The impetus was "Me and Bobby McGee," ...Read full review
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