Born: 22 / 6 / 1936
Location: United States
Kristoffer Kristofferson (born June 22, 1936) is an American retired country singer, songwriter, and actor. Among his songwriting credits are "Me and Bobby McGee", "For the Good Times", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night", all of which were hits for other artists.
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The country music icon and movie star passed away "peacefully" at home on the weekend.
There was no need for a spectacular light show or insane backing band – it was all about the music that night, and few have penned classics like Kristofferson.
The veteran entertainer will vist in 2014
"The forgotten lyrics, the misplaced chords...just add to the every-drifter image."