E-mail a friendNovember 2, 2009
Singer-songwriter-actor and three-time Grammy winner Kris Kristofferson talks about being musically challenged, his friendships with icons like Muhammad Ali and Johnny Cash and his new CD.
Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
Three-time Grammy winner reflects on having more than 500 musicians sing his songs. (1:24)
Full Interview (23:41)
Multitalented Kris Kristofferson is a Rhodes Scholar, Golden Gloves boxer, former Army captain and helicopter pilot. He's also a celebrated songwriter, having penned such classics as "Me and Bobby McGee" and "Sunday Morning Coming Down." In pursuit of his dream, the three-time Grammy winner resigned a military commission and moved to Nashville, where a recording studio janitor's job helped open industry doors. Kristofferson also has numerous TV and feature acting credits. He dedicates his new CD, "Closer to the Bone," to his late bandmate.
