Kenneth Joseph Rankin was an American singer and songwriter in the folk rock and singer-songwriter genres; he was influenced by jazz.
12 Facts About Kenny Rankin
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Kenny Rankin often sang notes which were in a high range to express emotion.
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Kenny Rankin was introduced to music by his mother, who sang at home and for friends.
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Three of Kenny Rankin's albums entered the Billboard magazine Album Chart.
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Kenny Rankin was a guitarist on the album Bringing It All Back Home by Bob Dylan.
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Kenny Rankin appeared on The Tonight Show more than twenty times.
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Kenny Rankin re-recorded the song for his album Like a Seed.
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When Kenny Rankin worked with Alan Broadbent, Mike Wofford, and Bill Watrous, his music became more like jazz.
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Kenny Rankin's songs were performed by Peggy Lee, Mel Torme, and Carmen McRae.
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Kenny Rankin returned to performing and recording more contemporary songs after signing with Verve Records, including "A Song for You" by Leon Russell and "I've Just Seen a Face" by the Beatles.
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Kenny Rankin befriended comedian George Carlin; both were signed to Little David Records.
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Kenny Rankin died of lung cancer on June 7,2009, three weeks after he was diagnosed with the illness.