Talk:Kenny Rogers
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[edit] Wanda Miller?
?? the former Wanda Miller ?? Is it a transsexual?
More likely, that's her maiden name. It's probably something like "Wanda Rogers" now. Archola 18:39, 4 September 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Heart Attack
I haven't been able to find any news stories on this. if someone has a link to the story to verify it would be appreciated. if not it needs to be deleted. --Tainter 08:21, 11 December 2005 (UTC)
I have removed the claims about the Roasters chain being largely unsuccessfull. The companys website reports they still make $3 billion a year. Better wording is needed if this info is readded by the author(s).
Isn't "Elvira" sung by the Oak Ridge Boys? I don't know, but I do know he is older than dirt.
The Oak Ridge Boys coverd Elvria. Kenny sang the origanal version in the early 70s.
[edit] Puff Piece
I am a fan of Mr. Rogers. But this article has *way* too much semantic tilt toward superlatives. Kenny Rogers undoubtedly has had an outstanding career. Headings such as "A Country Music Legend" and phrases like "give them the acclaim they truly deserved" are just way over the top. I will look at marking this as needing a quality upgrade.
Then change the wording but do not delete information. Also there is nothing wrong with the heading "A Country Music Legend", he is regarded that by millions. It is no more over the top as saying "worldwide success". hmm.. he had world-wide success, but is not considerd a legend by the fans who gave it to him ... come on..
I agree that is is not a very neutral viewpoint. The first few seconds I read it, it did not read like a standard wikipedia article.
[edit] Kenny's facelift
Kenny roger's new appearance has recieved lots of media attention, mostly bad. It deserves a mention with an updated photo. 24.11.92.238 16:53, 27 April 2006 (UTC)
[edit] This Doesn't Really Belong Where It Is
"Kenny has had plastic surgery and hair transplants (with the Bosley Medical Group) in recent years." That was placed under record labels. Is it just me, or does that REALLY not belong where it was placed? In fact, does it really belong at all, at least without reference? I'm removing it until there is some proof...then we can put it back, in a place that it would belong. -WikiFiend90 02:57, 8 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] The Country Music Hall Of Fame
Now, while I don't deny George Strait is a worthy entrant into the hall of fame, surely putting him in before Kenny Rogers is ridiculous. Rogers contributions to the importance of the genre are just as great and he was around first, so surely he should be right up there. How about Charlie Rich as well? I doubt Garth Brooks will be put in anytime soon, so why be so quick to get Strait in when there are many legends before him that so far have had no recognition. 74.65.39.59 11:59, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Picture too red?
The picture makes him look so red that he almost looks fake. Is there any way that the red can be toned down? Mermaid from the Baltic Sea 20:27, 16 April 2007 (UTC)
[edit] middle name
Looks like there is some dispute as to what Kenny Roger's real middle name. I will revert the change from Ray to Donald until there are some sources citing a source which proves his middle name. --Tainter 15:23, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
The proof I have of his middle name being "Ray" is on the 1999 A&E Biography episode of Kenny Rogers where they show a brief video clip of his wedding to Wanda and the pastor clearly states: "And now I present Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ray Rogers". He also mentions it again in the CMT Crossroads episode with Lional Richie. Joey Vochek 15:46, 25 April 2007 (UTC)jovo1979Joey Vochek 15:46, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
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- Well find the proof with a citation and we'll change it. Until then it should be left alone. --Tainter 16:49, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Inappropriate page moves
Someone keeps editing this page to move from the singer Kenny Rogers to a page listing both the singer and the baseball player. Wikipedia users the most common usage first and there is no don’t the country singer is much better known that the baseball player. Not only has Kenny Rogers the country singer had a six decade chart career in North America, his success is echoed in many other countries such as the UK, Ireland all over Europe, the far east and right the way through to New Zealand and Australia and continues to be a big star with major sell out shows. The baseball player on the other hand is NOT a household name in these countries, and therefore is much lesser known than the country singer who is rightfully the most common know person by far with this name. 74.65.39.59 23:19, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Kenny played Bass Guitar
If you search "Kenny Rogers 1972" on YouTube you can find a video of him with The First Edition playing bass guitar. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.67.77.153 (talk) 18:02, 2 October 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Rollin' on The River
From 1971 thru 1973 The 1st Edition were localed in Toronto,Ontario. At this time while not recording any new material the band was signed to a contract with CTV network and were doing a variety show out of the studios in Scarborough called Rollin' On The River. The one hour show guest starred many popular performers at the time including Paul Anka, Jim Croce, Badfinger and Ike & Tina Turner. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 206.248.159.32 (talk) 14:46, 8 November 2007 (UTC)
The first edition recorded plenty of material from 1971 to 1973! 74.65.39.59 (talk) 02:38, 11 December 2007 (UTC)
