As the 1980s began, country superstar Kenny Rogers was fast becoming that genre’s most successful pop crossover artist. In September 1980, after a streak of major hits helmed by producer Larry Butler, Rogers enlisted songwriter Lionel Richie, of the Commodores, to write him a song. “Lady,” also produced by Richie, would soon become the biggest hit in Rogers’ solo career and one of the best-selling songs of the decade.
Not long before he died last month at 81, Rogers would record his last on-camera interview for the upcoming A&e Biography: Kenny Rogers special.
Not long before he died last month at 81, Rogers would record his last on-camera interview for the upcoming A&e Biography: Kenny Rogers special.
- 4/10/2020
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
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