Loved him back in the sixties, love him still, and mourn his death, because it's oh so peaceful here, no one looking over our shoulders, nobody whispering in our ears.
bought one of his cd's many years ago because of the name. The cd was great & I enjoy it very much. I married into the Rankin family (Texas, Ark, OK clan). Kenny looks so much like my father-n-law I felt they must be related. So sorry to hear of his passing. He is an amazing artist. RIP, Kenny. Blessings to his family.
Not only one of the greatest male voices every he was a truly romantic singer. This was no one like him and given how unimportant singing has become to pop music, I doubt we'll ever see one like him again. To many singers use vibrato as a way to hide their lack of control over pitch. Kenny could ring a note like a bell and sustain it in pure tone endlessly. He sang notes like an instrumentalist, only swinging to notes for effect. Many singers are just singers. Kenny was a real musician.
Just goes to show you, you can't take anything for granted. I loved his music and went to see him live one time. I never thought I wouldn't have a chance to do it ever again. Music lovers have lost a true genius....but there's some great music in heaven........R I P........
This is about the magic of Gerardo Velez, who is percussion maître artiste. Someone once said Kenny had a voice that sounded like melted chocolate. No one like him. Will be missed.
Kenny passed away today and the world lost a beautiful voice that reminded us of the beauty in the world. Thank you Kenny for the music you have left us.
Love this guy....Just discovered him editing videos for a classic rock i phone app. Fell in love with his live versions of Sunshine of my life, Blackbird and You are so beautiful. How did he die?
great video clip of kenny singing to the camera..lots of eye contact...then at the end we have orders in the earphones to pan to the egos...awful it had to be ripped from tv but thanks for sharing it
Kenny is a master . i've followed him for years and it's like a bottle of red wine ...better and better as the years pass as for a good Caberbet Sauvignon ! Thank you Mr. Rankin for your music and to jazzyfrank for the post !
I wish we could still be there, Kenny.
SpencerSpats 3 weeks ago
Loved him back in the sixties, love him still, and mourn his death, because it's oh so peaceful here, no one looking over our shoulders, nobody whispering in our ears.
msls24x7 8 months ago
bought one of his cd's many years ago because of the name. The cd was great & I enjoy it very much. I married into the Rankin family (Texas, Ark, OK clan). Kenny looks so much like my father-n-law I felt they must be related. So sorry to hear of his passing. He is an amazing artist. RIP, Kenny. Blessings to his family.
hugnrn 9 months ago
Not only one of the greatest male voices every he was a truly romantic singer. This was no one like him and given how unimportant singing has become to pop music, I doubt we'll ever see one like him again. To many singers use vibrato as a way to hide their lack of control over pitch. Kenny could ring a note like a bell and sustain it in pure tone endlessly. He sang notes like an instrumentalist, only swinging to notes for effect. Many singers are just singers. Kenny was a real musician.
jackhammer111 1 year ago
awesome..
marievioz 1 year ago
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Kenny was a true Artist! No rap crap - just great vocals and tunes! RIP Kenny, we all miss you..we all loved you and your sensitive talent.
ManagerGuy1 2 years ago
A musical genius, vocally and instrumentally...
and also, my friend. I miss you, my brother...
kgabe1 2 years ago 2
I'm so sad Kenny Rankin died. I was planning to see him live next month, now I'll never have a chance.
sweetnes341 2 years ago
Just goes to show you, you can't take anything for granted. I loved his music and went to see him live one time. I never thought I wouldn't have a chance to do it ever again. Music lovers have lost a true genius....but there's some great music in heaven........R I P........
zercon2000 2 years ago 2
Remarkable like everything he did. The world is a better place thanks to Kenny.
julymoonchild 2 years ago
I will miss you Kenny Rankin R..I.P. Thanks a lot for those wonderful music. romebok23 of the Philippines.
romebok23 2 years ago
From Mexico city, I can't believe he´s gone. RIP for one of the gratest singers I've ever heard.
delarevaniv 2 years ago
A true Artist! RIP We all loved you man!
ManagerGuy1 2 years ago
What a genius. There will never be anyone like him.
ellyndana 2 years ago 2
may you rest in peace Kenny and wake up to your "SILVER MORNING"
kompyuter2003 2 years ago 3
This is about the magic of Gerardo Velez, who is percussion maître artiste. Someone once said Kenny had a voice that sounded like melted chocolate. No one like him. Will be missed.
hoovrbrt 2 years ago
Aloha Kenny...taken too soon. Thank you for leaving an awesome body of work for us to enjoy for years to come. Safe journey back to His arms. Peace.
mind808spring 2 years ago 2
Now he's gone;
Wandered on.
We won't have tomorrow.
Who will hide sorrow,
From a wild rose.
Rest you easy, Kenny.
MannChild1 2 years ago 5
Kenny passed away today and the world lost a beautiful voice that reminded us of the beauty in the world. Thank you Kenny for the music you have left us.
Tones4me1 2 years ago 6
Love this guy....Just discovered him editing videos for a classic rock i phone app. Fell in love with his live versions of Sunshine of my life, Blackbird and You are so beautiful. How did he die?
mjnmjd 2 years ago
Valez? ...sound of 2 Congas? Is this song about Jerry Valez?
Kenny, you sound beautiful.
Annettesmusic 2 years ago
Waarom is deze diamant niet meer bekend?
Why is this diamond not known more (I know him sinds the early 80's, have an LP of him)???
Tell me !!!
Didier from Belgium
jakoditi 3 years ago 3
Kenny is one of those rare talents. The way he persoanlizes every tune he performs is amazing. One of the classic voices too.
davemurdy 3 years ago 2
great video clip of kenny singing to the camera..lots of eye contact...then at the end we have orders in the earphones to pan to the egos...awful it had to be ripped from tv but thanks for sharing it
spotbelly 3 years ago
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hoovrbrt 3 years ago
Kenny is a master . i've followed him for years and it's like a bottle of red wine ...better and better as the years pass as for a good Caberbet Sauvignon ! Thank you Mr. Rankin for your music and to jazzyfrank for the post !
Kailas108 3 years ago 3
Ah, the beauty of Kenny Rankin! What a voice! Can't get enough...
JoaniePallatto 4 years ago