A LEGEND WHO LEFT TEXAS A LITTLE QUIETER
The passing of Richard “Kinky” Friedman closes a singular chapter in Texas cultural history. He moved effortlessly between roles: country musician, mystery novelist, columnist, and political provocateur, always with a sharp eye for hypocrisy and a deep affection for oddballs and outsiders. His fictional alter ego, his satirical lyrics, and his unforgettable one-liners formed a … Read more