Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 He joined the US Army and achieved the rank of Captain. He became a helicopter pilot after receiving flight training at Fort Rucker, Alabama. He also completed Ranger School. During the early 60s, he was stationed in West Germany as a member of the 8th Infantry Division. It was during this time that he resumed his music career and formed a band. In 1965, when his tour of duty ended, Kristofferson was given an assignment to teach English Literature at West Point. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Spur Jake SASS #7728 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Don't know about, or care about, whatever his politics are today. He put on the "uniform" and served his country during trying times. Just know I enjoy his music and acting in films. And especially his contribution to the "Highwaymen" group, Kris, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash. Doesn't get much better than that group of boys. Maybe didn't have the greatest voice, but his song writing was fantastic. Look at how many singers have made tons of money recording his songs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 He paid his dues.... When he left the military. He was disowned by his family. He's a fantastic singer, writer & actor! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Pat Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 his dad was a Major General in the army Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Pat Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Pat Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 my wife’s uncle flew helicopters with him while they worked for Petroleum Helicopters in Lafayette flying crews to the offshore rigs. he said Kris was always picking on his guitar and nobody thought he would ever be any good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 I bet it’s tough to fly a helicopter when picking on a guitar, or vice versa… 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Horse Hair, SASS #77464 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 He is the real deal, was married to Rita Coolidge, wrote :Me and Bobby Mcghee:. a hit for Janis Joplin and others. I've held my head and listened to "Sunday Morning Coming Down, many times- in a former life...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 A truly talented man and entertainer. I saw him on a Willie Nelson special that was on tv a week or so ago...he wasn't looking so good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Unfortunately Chris is not long to be with us anymore. Many of the old greatest or ether gone or on the way out . Except Willy Nelson , He's has looked the same for the last 40 years lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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