In late June, the world lost a beloved singer and satirist at his Texas home, marking the end of an era for a true original in music and culture. Known for his sharp wit and a style all his own, he first gained fame in the early 1970s as the front man of the satirical country band Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jew boys.\n

The group\u2019s controversial hits, like \u201cThey Ain\u2019t Makin\u2019 Jews Like Jesus Anymore\u201d and \u201cGet Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in the Bed,\u201d cemented his reputation for challenging norms with humor. Though the band\u2019s time was brief, his musical journey continued with a 1974 solo album and a tour with Bob Dylan.\n

Aside from his music, he ventured into politics, famously running for Texas governor in 2006 and later vying for the Democratic nomination for agriculture commissioner. Despite not winning, his candidacies sparked widespread attention, further showcasing his flair for the unconventional.\n

A close friend, Clive Hattersley, described him as \u201can extraordinary communicator who could make you cry or laugh in an instant.\u201d Hattersley also shared that he had been quietly battling Parkinson\u2019s disease. Over his career, he released 18 albums, with his last, \u201cCircus of Life,\u201d debuting in 2018.\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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