Kenny Rankin
Kenny Rankin | |
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Rankin performing at The Bottom Line club in Greenwich Village in New York City in 1976, photographer Richard E. Aaron | |
| Background information | |
| Born | February 10, 1940 Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | June 7, 2009 (aged 69) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, pop, rock, folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1967–2009 |
| Labels | Mercury, Little David, Atlantic, Cypress, Private Music, Chesky, Verve |
Kenneth Joseph Rankin (February 10, 1940 – June 7, 2009) was an American singer and songwriter in the folk rock and singer-songwriter genres; he was influenced by jazz. Rankin often sang notes which were in a high range to express emotion.