Musician-songwriter Kenny Rankin has died of lung cancer

Singer-songwriter Kenny Rankin has died of lung cancer at the age of 69, a spokesman for his record label has announced.Mack Avenue Records spokesman Don Lucoff told the AP that Rankin died Sunday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Rankin, who first gained acclaim as one of the guitarists on Bob Dylan’s landmark 1965 album, “Bringing it All Back Home,” had been set to record an album of new material when he became ill a few weeks ago.

In a career spanning 35 years, Rankin’s warm singing style and his soft, nylon-stringed guitar sound brought joy to so many.

He is survived by his son, Chris Rankin, daughters Chanda Rankin and Jena Rankin-Ray and a granddaughter.

He will be missed. Rest in Peace Kenny!!