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Sep 21, 1952

Kenneth Trebbe is born in Topeka, Kansas. Under the name Kenny Starr, he has a 1975 country hit with "The Blind Man In The Bleachers." The song is simultaneously a pop hit for David Geddes

Jan 19, 1974

Loretta Lynn performs "Love Is The Foundation" on "Hee Haw," hosted by Buck Owens and Roy Clark. The episode also features Kenny Starr, Jerry Clower and Stoney Edwards, who sings "Hank And Lefty Raised My Country Soul"

Oct 19, 1974

Loretta Lynn sings "Trouble In Paradise" and Kenny Starr performs "Behind Closed Doors" on an episode of "Hee Haw" that also features actor Ernest Borgnine. Co-host Roy Clark covers "Take Good Care Of Her" and "Slipping Around"

Sep 17, 1975

Kenny Starr records "The Blind Man In The Bleachers" at Bradley's Barn on Benders Ferry Road in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee

Sep 20, 1975

Loretta Lynn sings "The Pill" and "Trouble In Paradise" on "Hee Haw." The episode also features music by Kenny Starr and Kenny Price, plus fiddler Jana Jae's version of "Orange Blossom Special" and Buck Owens' take on "Diggy Diggy Lo"

Oct 13, 1975

MCA releases Kenny Starr's "The Blind Man In The Bleachers"

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