Singer-songwriter Kenny Rankin Dies of Lung Cancer

MSN Music ^ | June 8, 2009, 5:59 PM EST | MSN Music

[LucyJo]

Kenny Rankin, a brilliant pop vocalist and highly regarded musician-songwriter whose stylings ranged from jazz to pop to the world music influences he picked up as a child in New York, has died of complications related to lung cancer, his record company announced Monday. He was 69.

[LucyJo]

What Matters Most - Kenny Rankin

Sorry I can't stick around to answer posts, but I didn't see this posted, and I know there are some who will have enjoyed his music.

[RexBeach]

Kenny Rankin was superbly talented, and brought a lot of pleasure with his music.

He was unique.

Used to play him on the radio.

I will miss him.

[ElayneJ]

Thank you. I recognize the name but would not have been able to identify him. Sorry to hear this news.

[gridlock]

He was a great talent, and will be missed.

[randog]

I recognize the name and the voice on the utube vid. It’s always sad when the talented artists leave us.

[Hildy]

I cried when I read this last night. Kenny Rankin was such a part of my youth. Everytime he sang near where I lived, I made sure I'd go. He had such a beautiful voice, and a wonderful spirit. I met him once..he knew a cousin of mine very well and when I introduced myself, he was very gracious. For any of you who have never heard his music...here are two of my favorites:

Haven't we Met

Blackbird

Blame It On My Youth

RIP, Kenny.

[mancini]

Aw gee, that’s too sad. Loved him back in the day.

[Darnright]

Blackbird is one of my favorite songs. RIP, Kenny, and thanks for the beautiful music.

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.