Kenny Rankin

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Born and raised in New York City, Kenny Rankin was a singer/songwriter whose music combined jazz, folk and pop influences. Between 1967 and 2002, he released 13 albums. Among the most successful were 1976’s “The Kenny Rankin Album,” which reached No. 99 on the “Billboard” album charts, and 1980’s “After the Roses,” which charted at No. 171. Both albums were produced by Don Costa.

Rankin’s best-known composition, “Peaceful,” was a major hit for Helen Reddy in 1973. He had a major fan in Johnny Carson, who had Rankin appear on “The Tonight Show” more than two dozen times. Carson wrote the liner notes for Rankin’s 1967 debut album, “Mind Dusters.”

Rankin died June 7, 2009, in Los Angeles. According to his management company, he was diagnosed with lung cancer three weeks earlier.
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  • mintonmedia

    The man may be gone, but the melodies linger on. Thanks for being a big part of the soundtrack to my youthful indescretions, Kenny.

    October 2010

  • koichihanafusa

    Stoned in love with your "The Kenny Rankin ALbum" way back in the early 70's, I have got all of the albums you made. Thanks giving me peaceful time. Felt real sad to hear a news, but you still are with me and music echoes forever. Thanks so much. R.I.P.

    June 2009

  • AndriousR

    Hope it's peaceful there. Rest in peace, man.

    June 2009

  • amyphonic

    RIP

    June 2009

  • FlawlessImage

    :(

    June 2009

  • nolteCOD

    RIP man :(

    June 2009

  • Shy-Guy

    Another first comment

    February 2009
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