Celebrated country music singer, dies at 79 after Parkinson’s battle

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Richard “Kinky” Friedman, beloved singer and satirist, passed away at 79 in late June at his Texas home.

Kinky first gained recognition in the early 1970s by forming the satirical country band Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys.

Their hits included “They Ain’t Makin’ Jews Like Jesus Anymore” and “Get Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in the Bed.”