Lets say that, in January of 1972, you had never heard a note ofKris Kristoffersons music.
(Print the legend.)
Theres a hint of desperation in his pitch.
Kris Kristofferson, in England circa 1973.Larry Ellis Collection/Getty Images
Then he packs up his six-string, says goodbye and leaves, slouching toward the beach.
(Hopper wanted him to score it.
Kristofferson ended up walking out of the audition.
He wasnt an actor, for fucks sake.
Thanks, but no thanks.
Still, the producers offered him the lead role inCisco Pike.
(See:the guys who ended up starring inTwo Lane Blacktop.)
He would always say, Having any trouble, Marty?
And then, theyd say, Well, for you, Kris, well do it.
He just had a calming influence on all of us.
Music was his spouse and the movies were his side piece.
But he never delivered anything less than the truth no matter what he did.
