Kris Kristofferson dead at 88

[MarcATL]

He was a good brother. May he rest in peace.

 

[JOSweetHeart]

With the Highwaymen. Willie’s is the last one left.

I love that song.

God bless you and Kris's family and Willie always!!!

Holly

 

[Captain Caveman]

I only remember him from Convoy.

 

[JLW]

One of the best lines from any song was from Me and Bobby McGee: "Freedom is just another word for nothin' left to lose."

 

[Hellbilly]

 

[M14 Shooter]

Sad day.

 

[martybegan]

From 1990 Nassau coliseum Highwaymen show:

 

[PeterPilot]

A good songwriter. RIP

Jesus Was A Capricorn

Reckon they'd just nail him up if he came down again.

 

[Dr.Know]

A great man sadly gone but he did have a good run as most of us wont hit 88.

RIP,,,,how you are up there with Janis and Jimi

 

[Woodznutz]

With the Highwaymen. Willie’s is the last one left.

What's left of Willie.

 

[Lakhota]

The man was gifted.

 

[Hellbilly]

What's left of Willie.

He still performs

 

[surada]

Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

He was known for classics like “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” and for starring in films like “A Star Is Born" with Barbra Streisand.

apnews.com

Kris had a fascinating biography. He was a Rhodes Scholar as well as an amazing songwriter. RIP, Kris Kristofferson.


Here are a few of his songs:

His epitaph.

Like a bird on the wire, like a drunk in a midnight choir, I have tried in my way to be free.

 

[Superbadbrutha]

RIP