Post by Rick Bartlett on Feb 6, 2024 5:32:42 GMT -5
Sad News...
www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68215639
"Country music star Toby Keith has died at the age of 62, according to a statement published on his website.
He previously said he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer, a fight he called "debilitating".
The statement said he "fought his fight with grace and dignity".
Over a more than 30-year career, he released hits including Who's Your Daddy and Made in America. His is survived by his wife, Tricia Lucus, and three children.
Keith said he had been receiving chemotherapy, radiation and surgery for his cancer. He said he was "comfortable with whatever happened" with his illness.
Keith's songs frequently made reference to patriotic themes, most controversially with the song Courtesy of the Red White and Blue (The Angry American), released
shortly after the 9/11 attacks, which was criticised for what some perceived as chauvinistic lyrics."
Our association of course is Toby contributed to the 'Stars and Stripes Vol.1' project with The Beach Boys, with his rendition of 'Be True To Your School'.
While I'm a bit of a Toby fan, this version never did anything for me, but I'm also not a big fan of 'Be True To Your School' on the best of days.
One of his last performances, is a the very poignant, 'Don't Let The Old Man In'.
RIP Toby
www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68215639
"Country music star Toby Keith has died at the age of 62, according to a statement published on his website.
He previously said he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer, a fight he called "debilitating".
The statement said he "fought his fight with grace and dignity".
Over a more than 30-year career, he released hits including Who's Your Daddy and Made in America. His is survived by his wife, Tricia Lucus, and three children.
Keith said he had been receiving chemotherapy, radiation and surgery for his cancer. He said he was "comfortable with whatever happened" with his illness.
Keith's songs frequently made reference to patriotic themes, most controversially with the song Courtesy of the Red White and Blue (The Angry American), released
shortly after the 9/11 attacks, which was criticised for what some perceived as chauvinistic lyrics."
Our association of course is Toby contributed to the 'Stars and Stripes Vol.1' project with The Beach Boys, with his rendition of 'Be True To Your School'.
While I'm a bit of a Toby fan, this version never did anything for me, but I'm also not a big fan of 'Be True To Your School' on the best of days.
One of his last performances, is a the very poignant, 'Don't Let The Old Man In'.
RIP Toby
