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Singer, songwriter, provocateur and politician Kinky Friedman dead at 79

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Kinky Friedman, the singer, songwriter, satirist and novelist who also dabbled in Texas politics with a campaign for governor, has died.

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  1. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Kinky Friedman, satirist who ran for governor of Texas in 2006, dies at 79 (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    Richard "Kinky" Friedman -- the provocative and flamboyant Texas satirist who mounted a spirited campaign for governor in 2006 -- has died. He was 79.

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    Kinky Friedman, Texas Musician and Humorist, Dies at 79 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Kinky Friedman, the country singer-songwriter known for his quick wit in his writings, interviews and beyond, has died. He was 79.

  3. Fox7 Austin

    Texas entertainer, former gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman dies at 79 (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Kinky Friedman was known for his larger than life personality, provocative satire, and an unusual career in politics, running against Rick Perry for governor in 2006.

  4. NBC News

    Kinky Friedman, provocative musician, author and one-time politician, dies at 79 (opens NBC News)

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    Kinky Friedman, the satirical and often provocative musician, author and one-time politician, has died at the age of 79.

  5. Washington Post

    Kinky Friedman, Texas songwriter, satirist and folk hero, dies at 79 (opens Washington Post)

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    He showcased his outlandish humor in songs like “They Ain’t Makin’ Jews Like Jesus Anymore.” In 2006, he ran for governor as an independent, coming in fourth.

  6. WMUR

    Singer, songwriter, provocateur and politician Kinky Friedman dead at 79 (opens WMUR)

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    Kinky Friedman, the singer, songwriter, satirist and novelist who also dabbled in Texas politics with a campaign for governor, has died.

  7. KVIA El Paso

    Musician Kinky Friedman dead at 79 (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Musician Kinky Friedman has died. His official X accounted posted about the news this morning. "Kinky Friedman stepped on a rainbow at his beloved Echo Hill surrounded by family & friends," the post explained.

  8. UPI

    Country star and humorist Kinky Friedman dies at 79 (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Texas musician, writer and aspiring politician Richard "Kinky" Friedman died this week. He was 79.

  9. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Kinky Friedman, an iconic Texas raconteur, satirist, musician and author, and one-time gubernatorial candidate, has died (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    Kinky Friedman, the singer, songwriter, satirist and novelist who also dabbled in Texas politics with a campaign for governor, has died.

  10. Rolling Stone

    Kinky Friedman, Proudly Eccentric Texas Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 79 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Kinky Friedman, the proudly eccentric Texas singer-songwriter and folk hero, has died at age 79

  11. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Texas icon Kinky Friedman, a provocative satirist, musician, author and one-time gubernatorial candidate, dies at 79 (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Richard “Kinky” Friedman — the provocative and flamboyant Texas satirist who mounted a spirited campaign for governor in 2006 — has died. He was 79.

  12. Fox News

    Kinky Friedman, country singer, songwriter and politician, dead at 79 (opens Fox News)

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    Kinky Friedman, a provocative country singer-songwriter who formed "The Texas Jewboys" in the 1970s, wrote detective novels and ran for Texas governor, has died.

  13. The Guardian

    Kinky Friedman, country singer known as ‘Jewish cowboy’, dies aged 79 (opens The Guardian)

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    A close friend to Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, Friedman also wrote several novels and ran for Texas governor in 2006

  14. New York Times

    Kinky Friedman, Musician and Humorist Who Slew Sacred Cows, Dies at 79 (opens New York Times)

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    He and his band, the Texas Jewboys, won acclaim for their satirical takes on American culture. He later wrote detective novels and ran for Texas governor.

  15. Washington Times

    Kinky Friedman — singer, songwriter, provocateur and politician — dies at 79 (opens Washington Times)

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    Singer, songwriter, satirist and novelist Kinky Friedman, who led the alt-country band Texas Jewboys, toured with Bob Dylan, sang with Willie Nelson, and dabbled in politics with campaigns for Texas governor and other statewide offices, has died.

  16. Deadline

    Kinky Friedman Dies: Musician, Writer, Satirist & Former TX Gubernatorial Candidate Was 79 (opens Deadline)

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    The Texas-raised musician, writer, satirist, dog lover, gubernatorial candidate and overall provocateur died Thursday.

  17. New York Post

    Singer Kinky Friedman dead at 79: ‘Endured tremendous pain and unthinkable loss’ (opens New York Post)

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    Texas singer-songwriter Kinky Friedman has died. He was 79.

  18. The Daily Caller

    Kinky Friedman Dead At 79 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Famous country singer, Kinky Friedman, died in his sleep at his home, June 27, at the age of 79.

  19. Entertainment Weekly

    Kinky Friedman, satirical musician and writer, dies at 79 (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Kinky Friedman, the satirical musician and writer, has died at 79: 'He never lost his fighting spirit and quick wit.'

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