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In Memory of the Founder of the Reel Cowboys, Jack 'J.C.' Iversen
In Memory
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Kris Kristofferson
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Kris Kristofferson - Lifetime Member Actor, Singer, Songwriter, Kris is extremely talented. He was born in Texas and raised in a military family. He was a Golden Gloves boxer who studied creative writing at Pomona College in California, earning a Rhodes scholarship to study literature at Oxford, where he boxed, played rugby and continued to write songs. After graduating, he served in the army.

Kris served in the U.S. Army from 1960-1965, and attained the rank of Captain. He became a helicopter pilot after receiving flight training at Fort Rucker, Alabama. He also completed Ranger School. During the early 1960s, he was stationed in West Germany as a member of the 8th Infantry Division. During this time, he resumed his music career and formed a band. In 1965, when his tour of duty ended, he was given an opportunity to teach English literature at West Point. Instead, he decided to leave the Army and pursue songwriting. Kris has often said he is proud of his time in the military, and received the "Veteran of the Year" award in 2003.

Kris achieved remarkable success as a country songwriter at the start of the 1970s. His songs Me and Bobby McGee, Help Me Make It Through the Night, Sunday Morning Coming Down, and For the Good Times, all chart-topping hits, helped redefine country songwriting. By 1987, it was estimated that more than 450 artists had recorded his compositions.

Aside from the numerous films that Kris has starred in, the Reel Cowboys are honored him in 2017 for his contributions to western films, such as: Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973), Stagecoach (1986), The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James (1986), Lone Star (1996), Two for Texas (1998), Dead Man's Gun (TV Series), Lawless Range (2016), and his latest movie, Hickok (2017).

Because of space constraints, we are unable to list all of this marvelous man's accomplishments. As he continues to bring so much joy to the world with his wonderful talents, the Reel Cowboys were deeply honored to have him at the 2017 Silver Spur Award Show.

Kris Kristofferson on the Internet Movie Database
Kris Kristofferson Performs at the 2017 Reel Cowboys Silver Spur Award Show
At the 2017 Silver Spur Award Show (on September 15th), put on by the Reel Cowboys, Kris Kristofferson volunteered to perform 'Me and Bobby McGee' as well as 'Sunday Morning.' He was backed up by Steve Waddington and the Retro Rockers. What a wonderful night this was.


 
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