Rodeo star, country singer Chris LeDoux dies at 56
CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- Chris LeDoux, a world champion bareback rider who parlayed songs about cowboys he knew on the rodeo circuit into a successful country music career, died Wednesday from complications of liver cancer. He was 56. LeDoux died Wednesday in Casper, Wyo., according to Judy McDonough, spokeswoman for Capitol Nashville, LeDoux's recording company. He had checked into the hospital this week following complications from cancer and was with family and friends at the time of his death. "All of us at Capitol Records and EMI Music are saddened at the passing of Chris," Capitol Nashville president and CEO Mike Dungan said. "In a world of egos and soundalikes, he was a unique artist and a wonderful man. We have always been proud to represent his music, and honored to call him our friend." (AP) FULL STORY
He lived about 40 miles from my house........most humble and caring guy you would ever want to meet.......passed away at the hospital my wife works at........great guy......played at concerts with Garth Brooks in the early 90's......
CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- Chris LeDoux, a world champion bareback rider who parlayed songs about cowboys he knew on the rodeo circuit into a successful country music career, died Wednesday from complications of liver cancer. He was 56. LeDoux died Wednesday in Casper, Wyo., according to Judy McDonough, spokeswoman for Capitol Nashville, LeDoux's recording company. He had checked into the hospital this week following complications from cancer and was with family and friends at the time of his death. "All of us at Capitol Records and EMI Music are saddened at the passing of Chris," Capitol Nashville president and CEO Mike Dungan said. "In a world of egos and soundalikes, he was a unique artist and a wonderful man. We have always been proud to represent his music, and honored to call him our friend." (AP) FULL STORY
He lived about 40 miles from my house........most humble and caring guy you would ever want to meet.......passed away at the hospital my wife works at........great guy......played at concerts with Garth Brooks in the early 90's......
