Where is Kinky Friedman today? Wedding, Net Worth, Salary



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Kinky Friedman is an American country singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, and political activist. He is known for his unconventional style, which often includes wearing a black cowboy hat and sunglasses. He has been a member of the Texas Legislature and ran unsuccessfully for governor of Texas in 2006.

Friedman was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 1, 1944. His parents, Maury and Eda (née Buxbaum), were Jewish immigrants from Poland. He has a sister, Barbara. Friedman was raised in a Conservative Jewish household in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He attended Ridgewood High School, where he was captain of the tennis team.

Friedman began his musical career in the early 1960s as a member of the folk music group The Holy Modal Rounders. He released his first solo album, Kinky Friedman, in 1974. The album’s title track, “They Ain’t Makin’ Jews Like Jesus Anymore”, was a top-40 country hit in 1975.

Friedman’s second album, Lasso from El Paso, was released in 1976. The album’s title track was a top-10 country hit. Friedman’s third album, Sold American, was released in 1977. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit.

Friedman’s fourth album, Eat My Dust!, was released in 1978. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit. Friedman’s fifth album, Under the Double Eagle, was released in 1979. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit.

Friedman’s sixth album, Kinky Friedman Live!, was released in 1980. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit. Friedman’s seventh album, Resurrected, was released in 1981. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit.

Friedman’s eighth album, Kinky Friedman & The Texas Jewboys Live From Texas, was released in 1982. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit. Friedman’s ninth album, Lasso From El Paso 2: The Return of Kinky Friedman, was released in 1983. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit.

Friedman’s tenth album, Kinky Friedman & The Texas Jewboys Live From Austin, TX, was released in 1984. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit. Friedman’s eleventh album, Kinky Friedman & The Texas Jewboys Live From New York City, was released in 1985. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit.

Friedman’s twelfth album, Kinky Friedman & The Texas Jewboys Live From Nashville, TN, was released in 1986. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit. Friedman’s thirteenth album, Kinky Friedman & The Texas Jewboys Live From Los Angeles, CA, was released in 1987. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit.

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Friedman’s fourteenth album, Kinky Friedman & The Texas Jewboys Live From San Francisco, CA, was released in 1988. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit. Friedman’s fifteenth album, Kinky Friedman & The Texas Jewboys Live From Houston, TX, was released in 1989. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit.

Friedman’s sixteenth album, Kinky Friedman & The Texas Jewboys Live From Dallas, TX, was released in 1990. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit. Friedman’s seventeenth album, Kinky Friedman & The Texas Jewboys Live From Austin, TX 2: Return of the Son of the Lone Star State Rides Again!, was released in 1991. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit.

Friedman’s eighteenth album, Kinky Friedman & The Texas Jewboys Live From New York City 2: Return of the Son of the Big Apple Rides Again!, was released in 1992. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit. Friedman’s nineteenth album, Kinky Friedman & The Texas Jewboys Live From Nashville 2: Return of the Son of Music City Rides Again!, was released in 1993. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit.

Friedman’s twentieth album, Kinky Friedman & The Texas Jewboys Live From Los Angeles 2: Return of the Son of the City of Angels Rides Again!, was released in 1994. The album’s title track was a top-40 country hit. Friedman’s twenty-first and final studio album to date is 2006’s Road Kill Café (Friedman had previously announced his retirement from recording).

In addition to his musical career, Friedman has also had a successful career as a novelist and humorist. His novels include Greenwich Mean Time (1979), Armadillos & Old Lace (1984), A Case of Lone Star (1989), When the Cat’s Away (1993), and Elvis, Jesus & Coca-Cola (1996). His humor books include Kinky Friedmans Guide to Texas Etiquette (2000) and Heroes of a Texan Childhood (2004).

Friedman has also been active in politics and ran unsuccessfully for governor of Texas as an independent candidate in 2006 (he received 12% of the vote). He has also served as a member of the Texas Legislature (1999-2001).

Friedman has been married three times: to Susanna Clark (1971-1981), to Emily Joyce (1982-1988), and to Allison Taylor (1989-present). He has two children: Rachel (born 1974) and Daniel (born 1977).

Friedman has an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars as of 2020. He has earned his wealth through his successful career as a musician, novelist, and humorist.

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