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"My audience is made up of two kinds of people," said Rogers.
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You look like thousands of Ray Charles." The pseudo-anger was only temporary, as Rogers threw out multiple tambourines into the crowd later on. "They did it better in Quebec and they don't even speak English." The singer was no kinder to those who swayed during one song: "For God's sake, quit swaying. "I just have to say you guys are terrible singers," said Rogers repeatedly. At one point, Rogers referenced his 1977 hit "Lucille," among others, and noted, "I've made a hell of a career singing about dysfunctional families."Īt 73, Rogers is allowed to have his "Get off my lawn" Eastwood-in- Gran-Turino side, as the singer jokingly berated the multi-generational crowd for their lack of singing, clapping and swaying skills. Know how I know? I have a bracelet." Throughout the 75-minute set, Rogers made fun of himself multiple times, genuinely perplexed why Bonnaroo organizers would want to book a singer with more than 120 charted singles and one of the most influential catalogs in country and pop music. "Kenny Rogers and Bonnaroo: What's wrong with this picture?" said the singer at the start of the set. Why? Because he delivered the most exciting set of the day and brought out the best guest of the festival not named D'Angelo. Here are five reasons why I went into the show expecting nothing and came out writing this post: I know what you're thinking: Kenny Rogers? The country singer? The hold 'em/fold 'em guy? Why are you writing about his Bonnaroo set? I could be looking at your Best Photos or Day 4 Highlights or really anything else. Why do I care?