Tracks like “They Ain’t Makin’ Jews Like Jesus Anymore” and “Get Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in Bed” highlighted his sharp wit and unflinching approach to social commentary. Friedman also joined Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue tour in 1976, further cementing his place in the music world.
Transitioning from music to literature in the 1980s, Friedman authored a series of crime novels, frequently featuring a fictionalized version of himself. His literary talents extended to journalism as well, with a column for Texas Monthly magazine in the 2000s.
Friedman’s irreverence and humor were not confined to entertainment; they also permeated his political endeavors.
Kinky for Governor
In 2006, he ran for Texas governor as an independent, presenting a colorful and unconventional campaign. Launching his bid at the Alamo, Friedman declared, “We’re gypsies on a pirate ship, and we’re setting sail for the Governor’s Mansion.”
Kinky ran for governor under the slogan: Kinky for Governor – Why the Hell Not?
