Kris Kristofferson

  • Born Kristoffer Kristofferson on 22 June 1936 in Texas, US.
  • One of the most impressive military resumes in music history. He served as a helicopter pilot, taught at West Point, and was offered a Rhodes Scholarship before choosing songwriting instead.
  • Died on 28 September 2024 in Hawaii, US.
  • Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy) in 2014