Kenny Rankin

Kenny Rankin
Rankin performing at The Bottom Line club in Greenwich Village in New York City in 1976, photographer Richard E. Aaron
Background information
Born(1940-02-10)February 10, 1940
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
DiedJune 7, 2009(2009-06-07) (aged 69)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresJazz, pop, rock, folk
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, piano
Years active1967–2009
LabelsMercury, Little David, Atlantic, Cypress, Private Music, Chesky, Verve

Kenneth Joseph Rankin (February 10, 1940 – June 7, 2009) was an American singer and songwriter in the folk rock and singer-songwriter genres; he was influenced by jazz. Rankin often sang notes which were in a high range to express emotion.

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