In Memoriam - Kent H. Benjamin
In Memoriam - Kent H. Benjamin
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Longtime Austin, TX resident, Kent Harris Benjamin, 67, passed away peacefully on Friday May 14, 2021
at his home in Hot Springs, AR after a long illness. Kent was born in Indianola, MS, went to Greenwood High School, and attended the University of Mississippi. He later lived in Memphis, TN before moving to Austin, TX in the late 1970's. He would remain there for over 40 years, spending his final years in Hot Springs, AR. Kent was a talented writer and wrote numerous articles about music for the Austin Chronicle, Goldmine and Pop Culture Press, among others.
Kent also wrote liner notes for numerous CD and music DVD releases. He conducted one of the last interviews with his friend, musician Ronnie Lane, which was included on the Eagle Vision DVD "The Passing Show The Life & Music of Ronnie Lane" for which Kent was also credited as Associate Producer. |
More than just a collector of objects, Kent also collected a large number of friends who loved him dearly
and will forever miss his smile and the child like enthusiasm he had for the music he loved.
and will forever miss his smile and the child like enthusiasm he had for the music he loved.
In Kent's obituary in the Austin Chronicle it is poignantly noted
"he was listening to the music of his friend, Ronnie Lane, when he passed away."
"he was listening to the music of his friend, Ronnie Lane, when he passed away."
In Memoriam
On May 14, 2021 we lost a dear friend and ace biographer.
Kent and Ronnie were great friends.
Kent provided the world with a concise biography of the life and times of Ronnie Lane.
He was keen, kind and understanding of the ever changing winds of fate.
He will be missed very much.
Kent and Ronnie were great friends.
Kent provided the world with a concise biography of the life and times of Ronnie Lane.
He was keen, kind and understanding of the ever changing winds of fate.
He will be missed very much.
~The Ronnie Lane Estate
Ronnie Lane Interview by Kent H. Benjamin
March 3, 1989
March 3, 1989
Ronny Lane Interview by Kent H. Benjamin - March 3, 1989 (12:55)
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