Kristofferson
I was reading an article in the new Rolling Stone about Kris Kristofferson. I keep forgetting what an incredible life this guy has led. It's an astounding resume. Star rugby player in college (even appeared in Sports Illustrated). Phi Beta Kappa. Awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University. Golden Gloves Boxer. Former Army Ranger - and Captain. He was given a job at West Point to teach English Literature, but turned it down so he could focus on songwriting. He worked as a helicopter pilot and swept floors at Columbia Records in Nashville before getting his big break. Musician. Actor. Political activist. Legend. This guy is one talented badass.
If you're young, you probably know him as the old dude, Whistler, from the "Blade" movies. If you're older, you might remember him from lots of films in the 70's. Do yourself a favor and listen to his catalog. He's one of the best songwriters in Country music and has had so many great hits over the years - some he wrote for others and some he kept for himself. "Sunday Morning Coming Down" (Johnny Cash), "Me and Bobby McGee" (Janis Joplin), "For The Good Times" (Ray Price), "Help Me Make It Through the Night", "I'd Rather Be Sorry" (with Rita Coolidge) and "Why Me". Kris Kristofferson is remarkably talented. Come on... check him out.
Buddha
Reader Comments (2)
It really is amazing the stuff this guy did. Incredible songwriter.
I really love Best of All Possible Worlds and Casey's Last Ride. I think they're amazing. And Jesus is a Capricorn.
The guy is stellar.