Kinky Friedman - Musicians
"Richard S. 'Kinky' Friedman" (born October 31, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician and former columnist for "Texas Monthly" who styles himself in the mold of popular American satirists Will Rogers and Mark Twain. He was one of two independent candidates in the 2006 election for the office of Governor of Texas. Receiving 12.6% of the vote, Friedman placed fourth in the five-party race. ....more
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Kinky Friedman laments Imus' demise
Apr 15, 2007, 20:39 GMT
Gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman to make pot legal?
Sep 15, 2006, 2:52 GMT
The man who penned 'They Don't Make Jews Like Jesus Anymore,' Kinky Friedman says he may favor legalizing marijuana to keep the prisons cleared out for real criminals, if Texans choose him over Rick Perry. ... more
Ann Richards, Ex-Governor of Texas, dead at 73
Sep 15, 2006, 2:05 GMT
Julia Roberts leads pack for biodiesel and ethanol reform
Jul 21, 2006, 15:07 GMT
Kinky Friedman just may be the next Texas Governor
Jul 12, 2006, 15:45 GMT
I first saw Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys perform at a Willie Nelson picnic near Austin, back in the early eighties. He performed the songs, Get Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in Bed and They Ain't Making Jews Like Jesus Anymore. I fell in love.
