Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson is, to quote one of his own songs; a silver tongued devil, a poet, prophet and picker full of contradictions - hellion and family man, redneck bard and Blake scholar, Grammy winner and industry pariah. His straightforward way of expressing himself, both in his songs and in his outspoken support for the Sandinista Revolution or the working poor on America’s farms may have taken its toll on his career, but he never looks back, and constantly downplays his myth.
“I still think of myself as a songwriter first,” Kris Kristofferson says, from his Maui home. “The other gigs — the movies and the social activism - came about because of my songwriting, not my voice or my good looks.... Read More
- City Of Origin:
- Brownsville, Texas, United States
- Genre:
- Folk, Folk Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Country
- Birthdate:
- 06/22/1936
