Kenny Rankin

Born and raised in New York City, Kenny Rankin was a singer/songwriter whose music combined jazz, folk and pop influences. Between 1967 and 2002, he released 13 albums. Among the most successful were 1976's "The Kenny Rankin Album," which reached No. 99 on the "Billboard" album charts, and 1980's "After the Roses," which charted at No. 171. Both albums were produced by Don Costa. Rankin's best-known composition, "Peaceful," was a major hit for Helen Reddy in 1973. Read more on Last.fm

Kenny Rankin was featured in the movie Mother, Mother.

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