Kenny Rogers was born in Houston, Texas -- the fourth son of seven children -- to Floyd and Lucille. He saw the bulk of his solo, commercial and critical success in the late 70s and 80s, beginning with the release, in 1977, of "Lucille". Prior to that Rogers was frontman for a successful country-rock group The First Edition, with whom he had the hits "Just Dropped in (to See What Condition my Condition Was In)" and "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town".
Rogers smooth personal style (well manicured greying beard, salt and pepper hair and slick suits) and raw, achingly emotive voice proved perfect for romantic ballads and 'storytelling' songs. His two most successful albums The Gambler (1978) and Kenny (1979) both contained hits of this type, including "She Believes in Me" and "The Gambler" from The Gambler, and "Coward of the County" from Kenny. Other big hits included "Lady" (written by Lionel Richie) and "Islands in the Stream" (a duet with Dolly Parton); all of these hits had huge crossover success. Rogers has released more than 50 albums, had more than 35 Top 10 singles, and 21 No.1 hits on various charts.
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