From the archives: Texas musician Kinky Friedman

The larger-than-life and proudly politically incorrect Texas musician, bestselling writer and political candidate Kinky Friedman, who made a career out of shooting from the lip, died on June 27, 2024. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired February 20, 2005, correspondent Lee Cowan talked with Friedman, who fronted the country band The Texas Jewboys, about his campaign for Texas Governor. Cowan also talked with Texas Monthly columnist Molly Ivins, editor Evan Smith, singer-songwriter Billy Joe Shaver, and former President Bill Clinton about the humorous and quixotic Friedman.
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[@pattdunn9845]

Boy, he was a unique character. He was funny.😊

[@alexthompson9516]

I loved that guy. He was hilarious, and a damn good musician and writer.

[@JaylenPotts-zs2qw]

Hes very special and talented. Country music is excellent.

[@cliffordnewell2445]

The Kinkster is incredible

[@Sunshine-do3yv]

For the love of G-D....this Theater 🎭 will never end🦋🦋

[@ArielBerdugo]

Remember The Alamo !!!

[@reddeserted13]

If there's someone I haven't offended yet, I apologize.