An autopsy showed the singer died of an accidental overdose of alcohol, said Medical Examiner Charles Harlan. Friends and I saw Lorrie Morgan in concert when she and Merle Haggard opened for Clint Black. His marriage to Lorrie Morgan would also help settle him, at least to some extent. Also Lorrie Morgans other husband Jon Randall wrote the song Whiskey Lullaby while going through a divorce with her. Have heard Pattys version, too. It was early May 1989. Bluegrass and Country Music singer. 1:59 pm. He made a name for himself in the country music scene and recorded a third album, "Don't Close Your Eyes," which was released in 1988. TXMUSICJIM Menu. What if he had got to Keith in time. Even as much as handcuffing herself to him at night so he couldnt sneak a drink or other things (like mouth wash). He was singing on a Charleston, West Virginia radio station within a year. After a years-long career in the bluegrass genre, Whitley moved the Nashville in 1983 to pursue a country music career. When Palmer returned, he found Whitley fully clothed on his bed, unconscious. The official cause of death for Keith Whitley was ruled alcohol poisoning by local medical examiner Charles Harlan on May 10tha day after Whitleys death. His career was taking off. Even then, we would have to figure out why there is a discrepancy in between the two dates. Gay, West Virginia, and happened to walk into the club they were playing and was blown away. In 2019, Whitley's legacy to country music was celebrated on the 30th anniversary of his death. They were married in November 1986 and had their only child, a son, Jesse Keith Whitley in June 1987. That all stopped, however, when he died on May 9, 1989, as reported by AP News. However, it was the alcohol consumption that caused his demise. ~(?=T-((aw68 'ht`iE323,>D_$Gc{dY:/BpT &YG@g The singer and songwriter had released his first top 20 hit single only three years earlier, while three singles from his second studio album, Dont Close Your Eyes, all hit Number 1.Sadly, Whitley struggled with alcoholism for years, and he was found dead after a weekend of drinking. It was a matter of life and death, Whitley said. These events have allowed the timeline of country music to unfold like a tragedy, and have made folk heroes of some of its greatest stars, including Keith Whitley. I agree with an earlier comment his take on I never go around mirrors is stunning. Another song on that album, Its All Coming Back to Me Now was in the same class as far stunning vocals. Hello Trigger, I hope all is well and you get to see this message. But with Lorrie Morgan out of town that first weekend of May, 1989, there was nobody there to tend to Whitley, or his raging alcoholism. The medical examiner who wrote and performed the autopsy, Charles Harlan, would soon become widely discredited, and blamed for numerous false reports and other unethical practices. But Whitley has always treated Lorrie Morgan well. The police found 23 cans of empty Budweiser, an empty bottle of Scope, and four half consumed bottles of hair spray in the bedroom that Keith passed away. Jackie Keith Whitley was a country musician who rose to fame in the '80s. Crowe and the New South. think maybe he was born in Ashland hospital? The new album, titled Don't Close Your Eyes, was released in 1988, and the album sold extremely well. Its a god awful shame to see this kind of mindset still out there. Whitley was found fully clothed in his bed by his brother-in-law, Lane Palmer, said Lt. Harry Bell of the Goodletsville Police Department just north of Nashville. Keith loved his life, his music, and his family. Not at all. In the year leading up to and including his tragic death from alcohol poisoning at the age of 34, Whitley scored five No. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. It doesnt matter what he was doing or where he was.. I have said my piece!!! But, I get that this literally is not something to make into a federal case. Induct him already. And u find the bedroom door locked .and even hear something. In 1986, Whitley began dating singer Lorrie Morgan, daughter of George Morgan, a Grand Ole Opry star and member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. At the time of his death, Whitley had just finished work on his third and final studio album, I Wonder Do You Think of Me. Whitley was born in Kentucky, and he won a talent contest at just 4 years old. Wow. The UPI article quotes her as referring to when she read the note on the return flight. Ive gotten lucky to hang with him a few times and very cool guy who is a good musician in his own right, Jane Reynolds Why dont you guys give yourselves a break and just do the right thing? There is hope in a few acts but no doubt he set a high bar. Whitleys wife, Lorrie Morgan, a Grand Ole Opry singer, was on a tour heading toward Alaska when her husband died. Many times he had tried to overcome his alcoholism, but failed. The late country singer's platinum selling first Greatest Hits album originally released in 1990, one year after his tragic death from alcoholism. Exactly my thoughts. Who is his sons mother? Lockwood, Frank E. "Singing in Rain". Two children Charles Harlan had determined had died of SIDS were later discovered to have been murdered by their parents. 11:43 am. The publishing of Keith Whitleys autopsy report put most of the rumors to bed, though they would re-emerge in subsequent years. But then a criteria point would need to be added to future considerations, for those that may not have had a long career but were felt to have had a major influence. The official cause of death was acute ethanolism (alcohol poisoning). On May 12th, 1989, more than 500 mourners attended Keith Whitleys funeral where long-time friend Ricky Skaggs presented the eulogy, and spoke specifically about the ills of drug and alcohol abuse. His other hit records included Miami My Amy, Ten Feet Away, Homecoming 63 and Hard Livin.. No doubt Keiths vocals put him in rareified air. 0 Obviously Keiths addiction and death cut his career short. 3:23 pm. It was early May, 1989. Whitley began his career there in 1970, performing in Ralph Stanley's band. Jackie Keith Whitley was born on July 1, 1955 and grew up in Sandy Hook, Kentucky. [10][11][12][13][14] He was born in 1954 per his birth certificate and passport, but RCA and his grave marker erroneously recorded his birth year as 1955.[15][16]. May 10, 2021 @ According to doctors, he passed away from an accidental alcohol overdose. alcoholism is just that, the alcohol takes over and the person isnt able to control the impulsive behavior. There was also an exhibit that displayed instruments, clothes, and other memorabilia that Whitley owned. I did so many crazy things while drinking.. And, they are details I only learned through your posts and the links you included. Side note upon my first tour of the new CMHOF, I was glad to see that his Harley was on display, just as in a visit to the prior building in the 90s. Before Lorrie Morgan left on her flight, Keith Whitley gave her a greeting card with a note in it, but Lorrie would not open it at the time. He had so much to live for at the time. [7], Whitley lost his brother Randy in an October 1983 motorcycle accident, and his father Elmer.[3][5]. RIP. They think it wont happen to me but so many many times it does and before we know it, they are gone from us. He deserves it; his family should get to see it happen; its incredibly sad that his mom didnt get to after all the hard work she put in to keep his music alive and out there for old and new fans. Whitley became lead singer for Stanley in 1974. Some fans of Keith Whitley and conspiracy theorists have used the discredited legacy of Charles Harlan to wonder just how accurate the autopsy of Keith Whitley was, and if another cause of death could be possible. Those 3 had a soul and emotion to their voices that could strike a nerve that others couldnt. Acute alcohol poisoning is ingesting a large amount over a short period of time and the liver cannot metabolize it fast enough. He would die not knowing the Grand Ole Opry had a surprise invitation awaiting him just two weeks later. Cocaine and Valium were also in Whitleys system, according to autopsy results released later. Keith Whitley volunteered to take his wife and fellow performer Lorrie Morgan to the Nashville airport to see her off on a promotional trip to Alaska. He called an ambulance, which took Whitley to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Normally I dont get involved anymore and just let the egos have there way, but just felt the record should be set straight from a historical perspective and plus it looks like some of these fans would enjoy it. Thanks go to you and to others discussing a remembering a talented artist who, despite the struggles that took his life (or maybe because of them), left us with great music. Skaggs and Whitley hit it off right away and quickly befriended each other. When it comes to when Lorrie opened the card, the recollection she gave in the interview I cited was weeks removed from when it happened, while her biography was many years after. TilBillyHill Whitley's drinking problem, which never manifested. It is the equivalent of 20 1-ounce shots of 100-proof whiskey. To me, hes in the argument for prototypical ideal country baritone. May 8, 2019 @ May 12, 2019 @ In the card it said. The only person responsible for an addict is an addict. I agree on each one of them. Thank you so much for writing such a great article!! In addition to alcohol, his urine test also came out positive for cocaine and benzodiazepines, which may have contributed to his death. Keith Whitley absolutely should be in the HOF; this was the perfect year to do it, but it should be done post haste. Might be worth considering a clarifying edit, especially after receiving a report of a source specifically Contradiction the assumption you made. worked keeping his memory, music and legacy alive and burning bright~his music will continue to influence future artists and upcoming country music fans for years to come. During his career, Whitley released only two albums but charted 12 singles on the Billboard country charts, and 7 more after his death. Regardless, a sad situation all the way around. If I hadnt stopped drinking, I dont think Id be alive today. Coming from a bluegrass background, his lonesome singing style was influenced by the Stanley Brothers & Lefty Frizzell. Patsy Cline became more wildly popular after her deathdoesnt change her status. Whitley, Jones, Don Williams, Randy Travis, , Jamey johnson and Vern Gosdin. However, I do not think as some do that a Hall of Fame induction is warranted at this point. It is such a shame to lose such a great artist while so young. The article specifically is discussing how she was seeing the card in light of what had transpired since he gave it to her. -. "I think at this point in my life, my dad would say I'm heading down the right path," he told Taste of Country. She might have just been saving it for that moment anyway. I think that Whiskey Lullabye is a quintessential haunting country song, performed perfectly by Paisley and Krauss. [4] Davidson County Medical Examiner Charles Harlan stated that Whitley's blood alcohol level was 0.47 (the equivalent of 20 one-ounce shots of 100-proof whiskey). I would not be disappointed to see KW in the HOF. The singers blood alcohol content was .477, almost five times the amount to be declared intoxicated in Tennessee, Harlan said. In 2022, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.[2]. 10:59 am. Just before he died, Jackie Keith Whitley had recorded his fourth solo album titled "I Wonder Do You Think of Me." Lane left at around 8:30 a.m. and returned around 11:00 a.m. If the powers think his accomplishments are justified, no argument from me on that. May 9, 2019 @ Where I got the note to Lorrie was an article posted by UPI on May 26th, 1989 where Lorrie was interviewed. Thanks again for writing this terrific article!!! The death of Keith Whitley seemed like an open and shut case. Healthline states that having an alcohol concentration of 0.40 or higher may cause coma or death. Men are not walking around with a childs brain in an adults body (in MOST casesdont get me wrong there) helplessly stumbling off cliffs or touching hot stoves without their mommy wives to chaperone them. "L.A. to Miami" did much better on the music charts, and Whitley had three top 10 hit songs. Disturbing Details Found In Jackie Keith Whitley's Autopsy Report. Several comments mentioned his I Never Go Around Mirrors performanceto me it was legendary. I did so many crazy things while drinking., Whitley had just recorded an album in Nashville, to be released in the fall, said Brenna Davenport-Leigh, spokeswoman for his record label, RCA Records. Jackie Keith Whitley was an American country music singer and songwriter. His singing was heavily influenced by Carter Stanley and Lefty Frizzell. Good for him. Man, we are in need of some KWs today!! Blessed be, Convict charlie A little jealous of those who went to ETSU for having Carter Fold and Down Home nearby. 11:12 am. I recall a Tracy Lawrence interview from 1993 where he said that if hed survived, hed have been bigger than Garth. Garth was a whole different kind of beast when it came to album sales, but I think Whitley definitely would have entered the 90s with the same status as Strait, Yoakam, or Travis (meaning that I dont think he wouldve been swept away in the wake of the Class of 89/90). Im sorry for the loss of Mr. Whitley and I hope his family is well. Its good to see that the comments here have been predominantly respectful and fair. Would you like to know what I wish for you? All I could tell people is to balance out the different perspectives and come to their own conclusion. Never knew about this connection until your comment. I just dont see him quite at the level of the other guys. Barry and Waylon sat down on the couch and watched the local news about Keith together for an . I hope he knows 30 years later people still get stirred up and sing along to his amazing sound. As evidenced by my posts, I check SCM periodically, sometimes just to see whats up, and sometimes when theres something I imagine youll cover. Will do, thanks! EXCEPT I would put Waylon Jennings instead of Jamey Johnson. There will always be a special place in my heart for Keith Whitley, and Im sorry people will be deprived of his great talent, said his manager, Jack McFadden. She also kept his memory alive by releasing music that Whitley was able to record before his death. [citation needed] Whitley also played with J.D. I put everything on the back burner, including my career, to help Keith. TilBillyHill Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. 4:27 pm. Terri Morrows To this day I still listen to keith. Keiths manager, Don Light, had warned her early on. Small amounts of cocaine and Valium were also found in his system. 8:43 am. Thanks for your part in creating great live music venues. Still listen to him now and then. They are both under the Memorabilia section she has set up. (Kind of like whether the lyrics to The Dance say could of when they should say could have. Ultimately, the writer writes from their perspective. Verns prime years spent on underfunded independent labels until his big break in the late 80s and unfortunate health issues began only a few years after his big break. Country Star Keith Whitley Dead at 33 From Alcohol Overdose. It doesnt matter how many #1 songs you had or how many sales you made it should be based on who you feel when a song comes on, how it moves you. Though Whitley had cleaned up in 1987 after numerous close calls from drinking to excess, the sobriety lasted about six months before he fell back off the wagon once again, which could not have been a surprise to anyone. 1 hits, and it seemed like his music career was right on track. On the morning of Tuesday, May 9th, 1989, Whitley spoke to his mother briefly on the phone, and then was visited by his brother-in-law Lane Palmer at his home in Goodletsville, Tennessee, near Nashville. If you havent seen it, check out Jon recording his version of the song on Youtube. May 10, 2019 @ I will hopefully speak with Keiths family on Friday to see if I can get some clarification! When You Say Nothing at All, Im No Stranger to the Rain & Dont Close Your Eyes were also amazing vocals from that album. May 10, 2019 @ The album was released posthumously, and the title song reached the No. Jesse Keith Whitley, Morgan and Jackie Keith Whitley's son, followed in his parents' footsteps and is a singer-songwriter. 8:14 am. 8:07 pm. But his life was cut tragically short when he died of alcohol poisoning in 1989 at the age of 33 when his addiction finally overcame him. But that is not the criteria that should be considered KWs case. 7:57 am. Why would Lorrie Morgan leave Keiths Whitley side when he were to be alone. 1 singles since it was released last year, including last months Im No Stranger to the Rain., The title song was nominated by the Academy of Country Music for song and single record of the year. Sturgill_Jennings77 In 2004, songwriter Jeff Swope began writing a film treatment for a biographical film concerning Whitley's life and death that was shelved in 2006. After seeing Lorrie Morgan off, Keith Whitley began a weekend of heavy drinking. We stil love Lorrie Morgans songs also. Ardith Kessler During the new recording sessions in 1987, Whitley began feeling that the songs he was were not up to his standards, so he approached RCA and asked if the project of 15 songs could be shelved. That field requires absolutely clarity about what is stated, what is implied, and what is inferred. Both could be right, or both could be wrong. The singers blood alcohol level was reported to be .47, or almost five times the amount to be declared intoxicated in Tennessee. Trigger, 11:43 am. The greatest C(c)ountry singer of the modern era. "I'm Over You" also was in the Top 5 in early 1990, reaching No. 6:34 pm. Upon returning, Palmer found Whitley unresponsive on his bed and called an ambulance. The second was "'Til a Tear Becomes a Rose", a 1987 demo taken from Tree that originally featured harmony vocals by childhood friend Ricky Skaggs. In early 1989, Whitley approached RCA chairman Joe Galante with the intention of releasing "I Never Go Around Mirrors" as a single. I remember the day he passed,, So sad and young. Tyler Childers Greatest Story Ever Told (Live in New York), New Erin Enderlin Song White Wine Fever, Molly Tuttle Crooked Tree Jimmy Kimmel Live, New Channing Wilson Song Sunday Morning Blues, New Turnpike Troubadours Tour Date BOK Center, Tulsa, OK, April 1st, New Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley Song Moonshine Run, New Iris Dement Song Workin on a World, The Death of Keith Whitley, 30 Years Later, https://www.reverbnation.com/mattengelsmusic/song/16287569-mr-whitley. I remain a fan of his music, and sad for him and his family and friends. Just to clarify, are you say there is something in this story that needs to be revised, or just this portion of the story added, which I would be more than happy to do. I think Keith Whitley may be one of the biggest What-ifs in country music history. To me, the vocals on each song of that album were stunning & many were haunting (like Tennesee Courage, which spoke about relying on Jack Daniels for courage & strength). RCA also released a compilation of performance clips (from his days in the Ralph Stanley-Fronted Clinch Mountain Boys), interviews, and some previously unreleased material under the title "Kentucky Bluebird". 72 0 obj <>/Encrypt 57 0 R/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<234EA00096DD6157C64F374026717388>]/Index[56 31]/Info 55 0 R/Length 90/Prev 1370241/Root 58 0 R/Size 87/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Sad as it was to read the news about Hal Ketchums health and Charlie Robisons retirement, its good to have a site to catch that news without a lot of extraneous filler to weed through, and no click-bait 40-slide/page dragging out a story. Keith Whitley was a solid sounding voice and hit #1s on the charts with songs people could relate to. Vern also an accomplished and overlooked songwriter. Not getting into any personal comments here as that has NOTHING to do with whether he should be inducted or not. Born in Ashland, Kentucky, Whitley grew up in nearby Sandy Hook, Kentucky. It does not directly state that she was reading it for the first time. 13 and won them 1990's CMA award for Best Vocal Collaboration as well as a Grammy nomination for Best Country Vocal Collaboration. As far as posthumously given anything based on what might have been, Im sure is not the way these awards are set up to be giving. I dont think you have to speculate about his careerstarting in Blue Grass as a young person and being very successful and high profile and then his Country career should speak for itself. endstream endobj startxref Made me tear up, particularly that letter to Lorrie. Morgan offers unsavory details about Whitley's last days and dishes the skinny on dating Kenny Rogers, Troy Aikman, and Tennessee senator Fred Thompson. Sometimes details change in the minds of people over time. However, it was the alcohol consumption that caused his demise. Rowe, Norman. Whitley's Early Life. May 9, 2019 @ Keiths inner demons made it a leadpipe cinch that HE wouldnt be helping with that fight.unless it was to throw up his hands in defeat. The day after his death, Music Row was lined with black ribbons in memory of Whitley. It wasnt just what Whitley accomplished before he passed away that left such a gaping hole in the heart of country music, its what many expected him to accomplish in the coming years. Gill started writing "Go Rest High on That Mountain" after Whitley's death and finished the song four years later when he lost his brother due to a heart attack. I hope his soul is at peace. He was 33. n(bKRekdv\Wf%UN(7{?" iGHbBtJ \ Did Louisa have a hospital in 54? On April 13, 2010, he announced that pre-production was set to begin again, pending investors.[18]. A multitalented, one of a kind, man/musician was lost the day that we lost Keith Whitley. October 24, 2020 @ But your comment, I like to think Keith would have been the leading force for traditional country music into the mid to late 90s with Strait, Jackson, and Travis. makes the very assumption I referenced in my post. After Lorrie Morgan received news of Keith Whitleys death in May of 1989, and prepared to return to Nashville from her Alaskan promotional trip, she finally opened the card Keith had given her at the airport the last time the two saw each other. May 16, 2019 @ Garths opinions and words carry a lot of weight and in the event that Keith is elected to the HOF in the near future, his input shouldnt be overlooked. One theory was that Whitley was a conflicted as a staunch traditionalist who was being asked to record more commercially applicable material, or was feeling the pressure of stardom. While Whitley was a teenager in Sandy Hook, he and his friends would pass the time drinking bootleg bourbon and racing their cars down mountain roads at dangerous speeds. I have plenty of folks who can verify my stories, all well known recording artist. Wow, Marc Cohen I will never forget him and he will always have a place in country music and in my heart. He admitted his problem in an interview, wherein he said, "It was a matter of life and death. Joe Tank Leach , This page was last edited on 2 December 2022, at 23:17. Trigger TilBillyHill Though it was her debut record, Lorrie was already well-known and revered in country music, and had been a member of the Grand Ole Opry for half a decade as the institutions youngest-ever invited member. Also, to potentially sacrifice yet ANOTHER lifelorries, to fight a fight that, lets face it, youre doomed to lose, is pretty stupid. But in the aftermath of Keith Whitleys death, rumors swirled about the circumstances, some of which have continued to linger in popular lore to this day. I was surprised to learn Paisley hadnt written Youll Never Leave Harlan Alice, though it explained the Kentucky location instead of his (and my) native WV. 6:02 pm. I was honored to have gotten the gig. My work requires carefully analyzing what a person says. If I hadnt stopped drinking, I dont think Id be alive today. Keith Whitley was laid to rest at the Spring Hill Cemetery near Nashville. He was considered country musics next superstar. In another incident, he drove his car off a 120-foot (37m) cliff into a frozen river, escaping with only a broken collar bone. To me, youre assuming a fact from a source that offers a vague description not directly confirming or refuting your assumption. Thats a fair response. His talent and voice still reign over dying at an early age. 6:12 pm, Hey Trigger, my name is Joe Tank Leach and I was Keiths first manager and ended up signing him with Norro at RCA. May 8, 2019 @ He tried CPR on a water bed . 12:50 pm. For example, although I believe Gene Watson and Vern Gosdin had a similar effect and they had better careers since they lived longer. His cenotaph is a larger than life sized statue of him which was commissioned by the Keith Whitley Foundation in his hometown of Sandy Hook, Kentucky, located on Kentucky Route 7 just north of the small town in which he grew up. But bottom line, he was an addict. Vern Gosdin needs to be nominated as well. Only Keith could have saved Keith no one else. Joan Shedeck Tell Lorri I Love Her is so sweet and pure. I spent a few minutes with him and he was drinking a lot that night and I was so certain that he was going to screw up and ruin his own show but to my surprise he was a hit and put everything he had into the show and left the crowd screaming for more. Incredible in the year 2021 were still finding ways to blame the women in the lives of afflicted men for their tragic deaths. I did so many crazy things while drinking" (via AP News). He was 33. Gay, West Virginia, by Ralph Stanley who was 45 minutes late for a show due to a flat tire. Your email address will not be published. Actually thats not what he told Lorrie in her book. TilBillyHill His influence on a long line of country artists is undeniable. Deborah Sturch I appreciate your concern, and understand your perspective. , "Country Music Star Keith Whitley Dead at 33". One idea was a film version of the George Vescey-Lorrie Morgan-penned "Forever Yours, Faithfully". Born July 1st, 1955, in Ashland, Kentucky, the country singer died in 1989 from alcohol poisoning. The album also included two original songs: "Little Boy Lost", co-written and sung by Daron Norwood, and "A Voice Still Rings True", a multi-artist song. He also asked if he could take a major role in creating the songs and in production. It felt sacrilegious that Merle was the first opener. May 8, 2019 @ Keith Whitley was 33 years old. The album contained one of the many songs that Whitley had a hand in writing in his years at Tree Publishing, "It's All Coming Back to Me Now". The legacy of Keith Whitley has received a resurgence of interest lately leading up to the 30th anniversary of his untimely passing. Dear Lord, he drank hairspray?! Buzz Meeks May 8, 2019 @ She says in the interview, When I read the card on the way back home, I felt like he was trying to tell me something. Im not saying that the book is wrong or the article is right. However it was Whitley and Skaggs, who "sounded just like me and Carter in the early days". Whitley said that he stopped drinking in 1987 after he got married to singer Lorrie Morgan. If I have gone to someone s house and knowing that this person already has had drinking prob. He began singing as a child and he had learned how to play guitar by the time he was eight. Crowe. If I hadn't stopped drinking, I don't think I'd be alive today. He was 33. 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