For fans, those records were the beginning of a love affair with a wonderfully distinctive singer. At home, the demands of building that career carried a cost.
After the divorce, Margo settled in Palm Springs, California, with Kenny Jr., and father and son saw little of each other. In 1980, Kenny told People, "I would wish desperately that my relationship with Kenny Jr. were better."
Kenny Rogers celebrates his win at the 12th Annual People's Choice Awards alongside his son Kenny Rogers Jr. and daughter Carole Rogers on March 11, 1986, in Santa Monica, California. Kenny proudly holds his flame-shaped trophy wearing a shimmering sequined tuxedo and bow tie, joined by Kenny Jr. in a crisp white tuxedo jacket and Carole smiling beside them in an embellished black evening jacket. | Source: Getty Images
Kenny Rogers celebrates his win at the 12th Annual People's Choice Awards alongside his son Kenny Rogers Jr. and daughter Carole Rogers on March 11, 1986, in Santa Monica, California. Kenny proudly holds his flame-shaped trophy wearing a shimmering sequined tuxedo and bow tie, joined by Kenny Jr. in a crisp white tuxedo jacket and Carole smiling beside them in an embellished black evening jacket. | Source: Getty Images
