He was a real American. Famous country singer found dead this morning at his home in Texas.

Kinky Friedman, known for his satirical and often provocative style, has passed away at 79. A post on his social media announced, “Kinky Friedman stepped on a rainbow at his beloved Echo Hill surrounded by family & friends. Kinkster endured tremendous pain & unthinkable loss in recent years but he never lost his fighting spirit and quick wit. Kinky will live on as his books are read and his songs are sung.”
Richard Samet “Kinky” Friedman earned a cult following for his unique take on country and Western music. He released numerous albums, starting with “Sold American” in 1973, a record that laid the foundation for his career. Known as the “governor of the heart of Texas,” he even toured with Bob Dylan during the “Rolling Thunder Revue” and made history as the “first full-blooded Jew” to perform at the Grand Ole Opry.

Apart from his musical endeavors, Friedman was a prolific writer. He wrote detective novels and contributed as a columnist for Texas Monthly. He also ventured into politics, running for Governor of Texas in 2006 with the campaign slogan “My Governor is a Jewish Cowboy,” securing 12.6 percent of the votes among six candidates.
Born in Chicago and raised in Texas, Friedman studied psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. His passion for music led him to form King Arthur & the Carrots and later Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys. He described the latter as a “country band with a social conscience, a demented love child of Lenny Bruce and Bob Wills.”
Reflecting on his life, Friedman once wrote, “Somewhere in heaven, I’m sure there’s a quiet corner with a big easy chair, a bright floor lamp, a big stack of biographical books, and a few old dogs wagging their tails to the faint smell of cigar smoke.”

Abandoned Dog Cry Nonstop For Days, Looking At Each Car & Hoping Owner Would Come Back To Pick Her

This is Peggy! She was left on the side of the road for nearly three days.

Peggy was dumped like waste in this lonely landscape, with little prospect of survival. Her family, whom she loved and trusted, abandoned her.

For three days, she wailed, staring at each automobile in the hope that the owner would come to take her up. Of course, no one stopped to help the baby.

Monica Popovici, a gentle woman, came to a halt. And which woman, she is a dog lover who even has her own dog shelter.

“I heard her crying, and my heart broke. I had loved her since the first moment I met her. I assured her I loved her and that I would never leave her alone again. She had faith in me. I’m overjoyed that I took her to the vet. This adorable infant is now mine.” Monica stated

Peggy is OK and will be picked up the next day. Monica’s hand was constantly kissed by the sweet little kid. After a few days, she is feeling better and enjoying her time with other dogs.

She now leads a happy life full of friends and a wonderful owner.

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