Country entertainer Ferlin Husky dies at age 85

The Kansas City Star ^ | March 17, 2011 | Unknown

[MissouriConservative]

Ferlin Husky, a pioneering country music entertainer in the 1950s and early '60s known for hits like "Wings of a Dove" and "Gone," died Thursday. He was 85.

The 2010 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee died at his home, hall spokeswoman Tina Wright said. He had a history of heart problems and related ailments.

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[lonestar]

I liked “Since You’ve Gone”...and I don’t like C&W music much.

[Tolkien]

Saw him in concert in the mid-60’s.

I can’t remember it very well though. I think I was 7 at the time.

[good old days]

Rest in peace, Ferlin.