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Kenny Loggins: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Kenny Loggins? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Kenneth Clark Loggins (born January 7, 1948) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His early songs were recorded with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1970, which led to seven albums recorded with Jim Messina as Loggins and Messina from 1972 to 1977. His early soundtrack contributions date back to A Star Is Born in 1976, and he is known as the "King of the Movie Soundtrack". As a solo artist, Loggins experienced a string of soundtrack successes, including an Academy Award nomination for "Footloose" in 1985. Finally Home was released in 2013, shortly after Loggins formed the group Blue Sky Riders with Gary Burr and Georgia Middleman. He has won two Grammy Awards and a Daytime Emmy Award; and was nominated for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and a Golden Globe Award.

Quick facts about Kenny Loggins

  • Full name: Kenny Loggins
  • Born: 1948-01-07
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q435965

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Who is Kenny Loggins?

Kenneth Clark Loggins (born January 7, 1948) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

What nationality is Kenny Loggins?

Kenny Loggins is United States.

When was Kenny Loggins born?

Kenny Loggins was born on 1948-01-07.

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