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The death of Grammy-winning producer Quincy Jones has been met with tributes from many, including LL Cool J, Colman Domingo ...

Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible word of Willie Nelson: Do what feels right, and if ...

Gordon Carroll left an indelible mark on the film world, especially for his work in the science fiction genre on the first ...

“Sorry guys,” said a beat-up Kris Kristofferson, upon reaching his colleagues in the dressing-rooms. “I guess I just ran out of gas.” As a nine-year-old, even before he started collecting ...

American country musician Kris Kristofferson was a military veteran and anti-war activist. He continued his advocacy against the Gulf Wars and benefit concerts for Palestinian children despite the ...

Kris Kristofferson poses during the Stagecoach music festival at the Empire Polo Fields on May 6, ... [+] 2007 in Indio, California. Several of Kris Kristofferson's biggest compilations debut on ...

Many obituaries for Kris Kristofferson, the singer and movie star who died last week at the age of 88, noted his importance to the “outlaw country” movement of the 1970s. Along with musicians ...

A long list of local musicians are scheduled to perform their favorite Kristofferson songs. What: “A Tribute to Kris Kristofferson” (Benefit for Asheville) When: Friday, Oct. 11. Doors at 7:30 ...

Kris Kristofferson, star of both country music and Hollywood, died at 88 on September 28. He wrote many of the 1970s’ most iconic songs, from “Me and Bobby McGee” to “Help Me Make It ...

Kris Kristofferson was a prolific songwriter whose songs have been recorded by countless artists. Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Ray Price, Ray Charles, Janis Joplin, and many others put their spins ...