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Kenny Malone

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Kenny Malone was a Nashville session drummer who played on classic hits including Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and Crystal Gayle’s “Don’t it Make My Brown Eyes Blue.”

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I met Kenny at Wells of Music in Denver Colorado in the mid '50s. Wells had a wonderful Dance Band that we were both members of. I distinctly recall one year, I believe 1958 we were rehearsing for the annual Wells Show. Kenny's mom ran down the aisle at the Denver Auditorium with a package. She came on the stage and handed it to Kenny. While our Band Leader (Charlie Watts, who was also Kenny's drum teacher) and head of the studio was conversing with Florence Harrison, whose dance studio...

Sincere condolences to Mr. Kenny Malone family, friends and fans. We have the hope and trust in God that one day there will be no more diseases, like this Covid-19, what a wonderful time that will be. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives. Thank you for Mr. Kenny Malone's contribution to country music industry. May family, friends and extended family cherish his memories and his music.

To Jane, Carol and I send our prayers and love to you and your family. Kenny was one our dearest friends. With deepest sympathy, Ed and Carol Hayes

Me & my Brother....

I love you Kenny! Always by my side.... Best buddies always... So proud of you, and wish we could have spent more time together... Loved your sense of humor... You are always in my heart.... I love you buddy..... Jeannette.... Sweet Dreams, sleep tight, don't let the bed-bugs bite... your sister, Jeannette xoxoxoxo

I miss my dad deeply! I loved going to sessions with him. There was never a bad one. I loved the awe of all of the pros he played with. They never had to practice for a session, just listened to a scratch tape, wrote his licks and they laid down the track. Everything he did he mastered it. Woodworking, painting, electricity, sculpting, every yard or indoor game, including ping pong we had some good matches. He tried to hit the edge of the table to barely make a hiss. Badminton was a good one...

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Please accept my sincere condolences to the Malone Family, Can´t get that catchy Jolene song out of my head. Kenny will be missed as a musician. May you find comfort under the care of the God of Tender Compassion. May he bind up and mend your grieving hearts with his loving kindness. May he support you with his strength as he carries the load of your grief. Psalm 68:19

So saddened by the passing of another Nashville Music Legend. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
God’s speed
J