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Don R Brown


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Rochester, New York, USA
Post  Posted 15 Oct 2015 6:53 pm    
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I only just discovered British musician Kenny Johnson, and now he has left us. He was an original member of The Hillsiders, and later had the band Northwind. Kenny made great music - some with and some without a steel. I did not realize it but he also hosted a radio show and was a member of the British Country Music Hall Of Fame.

Condolences to our friends across the waters who no doubt feel this a little deeper, but his passing is a loss to country music everywhere it is appreciated.
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Carl Heatley


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Morehead City,NC
Post  Posted 16 Oct 2015 5:34 pm    
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http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-hillsiders-mn0000936678/biography
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Roger Rettig


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Naples, FL
Post  Posted 16 Oct 2015 6:41 pm    
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Kenny was a big part of the country music scene in Britain. A complete pro!

RIP.
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Ken Byng


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Southampton, England
Post  Posted 25 Oct 2015 6:55 am    
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Those of us of a certain age knew and loved Kenny. Arguably the best country singer ever to come out of the UK. You can hear him here with this country crossover track.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs4R9Ez0uiw
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Paul Wade


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mundelein,ill
Post  Posted 26 Oct 2015 4:44 am     kenny johnson and northwind
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great singer and band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgEb7pII4FM

p.w
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Gerry Hogan

 

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Burghclere, Hampshire, England
Post  Posted 7 Nov 2015 4:59 am    
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I have only just seen this very sad news about Kenny. He was a good friend and a huge talent. My belated condolences go out to his family and countless other friends.

Gerry
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