Visiting The Famous Graves Of KENNY ROGERS & Others In Atlanta Georgia

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  • čas přidán 3. 05. 2024
  • Today, I visit the gravesites of three legendary individuals, singer and actor Kenny Rogers, golfer Bobby Jones and writer Margaret Mitchell. All three are buried at Oakland Cemetery, near downtown Atlanta, Georgia.
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Komentáře • 202

  • @mr.nibbles2369
    @mr.nibbles2369 Před měsícem +23

    That cemetery was so gorgeous

    • @TheGraveyardChannel
      @TheGraveyardChannel  Před měsícem +5

      Yes, it’s one of the prettiest cemeteries I’ve ever visited. 👍

  • @keithdancer1668
    @keithdancer1668 Před měsícem +14

    I'm a Big Fan of Kenny Rogers and it broke my country heart when he died.

  • @charliec5449
    @charliec5449 Před měsícem +12

    One of my favorites of Rogers was "Ruby, don't take your love to town" when he was with the Fifth Edition.

  • @chadglasner4755
    @chadglasner4755 Před měsícem +5

    Today I learned where Kenny Rogers is buried in Atlanta. Beautiful crypt. And The Gambler is my favorite song of his.

  • @deniseholt2198
    @deniseholt2198 Před měsícem +2

    My Mom loved him and Elvis. I’m hoping she’s in heaven seeing the two of them singing to her. ❤

  • @MrHeadbanger366
    @MrHeadbanger366 Před měsícem +7

    I don't have many favorite country singers, but Kenny is one of them.

  • @bethtyree6346
    @bethtyree6346 Před měsícem +10

    RIP Kenny Rogers You brought your fans so much joy over the years

  • @bobquiggjr.1748
    @bobquiggjr.1748 Před měsícem +18

    My favorite Kenny Rogers song is Through the Years. So sweet and romantic.

    • @Lava1964
      @Lava1964 Před měsícem +2

      Mine too!

    • @bobquiggjr.1748
      @bobquiggjr.1748 Před měsícem +1

      @@Lava1964 The Gambler is a close second though 🙂.

  • @whoami7721
    @whoami7721 Před měsícem +3

    One of my earliest musical memories is listening to Kenny Rogers' Greatest Hits on vinyl, sometime in the early '80s . The record belonged to my mom and I still have it. I particularly loved "The Gambler" and "Coward of the County". Those songs told stories about the Wild West, and his smooth voice was like glass. Very little if any "twang", which country artists would later use. It was sad to hear he succumbed to COVID, but he had a great, long career.

  • @maikolmaikol64
    @maikolmaikol64 Před měsícem +10

    That crypt is spectacular

  • @Linda-in9ns
    @Linda-in9ns Před měsícem +15

    Good morning Steve, thanks for the video. I liked Kenny Rodgers music. He’s a legend for sure! 🎵good weekend to you! 🩵🌞

  • @monikameza4107
    @monikameza4107 Před měsícem +3

    I love this beautiful cemetery ❤️ love his songs especially Lady❤ R.i.P Kenny Rogers. Thanks Steve for taking me along.

  • @genevawaters3407
    @genevawaters3407 Před měsícem +5

    I love kenny rodgers.....i love his song with dolly parton islands in the streams

  • @davidlape3325
    @davidlape3325 Před měsícem +16

    Thank you for sharing Steve. Such a beautiful cemetery. Much appreciation for the history of the graves. Stay safe and blessed Steve.❤

  • @valeriemote6686
    @valeriemote6686 Před měsícem +2

    Oakland Cemetery is probably my favorite! It’s beautiful! And this time of year the flowers are starting to bloom and fill the cemetery with color.
    Welcome to Atlanta, Steve.

  • @jillgross6232
    @jillgross6232 Před měsícem +1

    I love Margaret Mitchell, Gone With The Wind is my favorite book and my favorite movie. I've loved it since I read it as a 6th grader. I'm 58 years old. So, not old but not young either. I love history and I always read GWTW with history in my mind. I hate that so many want to erase the past. History is important. Rather, it's good, bad, or indifferent. History is a great teacher. We should learn from every moment! ❤❤❤

  • @WasatchWendigo
    @WasatchWendigo Před měsícem +3

    As a kindergartner in the 1980's, during nap time all our teacher would play was Kenny Rogers songs. So that was my first introduction to his outstanding artistry :)

  • @ArdenSinn-oz3hq
    @ArdenSinn-oz3hq Před měsícem +2

    The cemetery is awesome. And Kenny Roger's crypt as fitting as expected. What is there to not like about him. He was so unique and was great at what he did. Gambler was a top song for me. And Lucille. ❤

  • @lauriemathews7974
    @lauriemathews7974 Před měsícem +1

    My favorite Kenny Rogers song is, "I Feel Sorry For Anyone That Isn't Me Tonight." I also like "Every Time Two Fools Collide." I saw Kenny at the New York State Fair when I was a kid. He had Dotty West on with him as a special guest. It was a show I'll never forget. Thanks for showing us Kenny's final resting place.

  • @janetslicer3637
    @janetslicer3637 Před měsícem +2

    Whoa I wish my husband could have seen Bobbie Jones burial place. He was such an avid golfer. I was definitely a Kenny Rogers' fan. His own songwriting, songs and those he did with others were always high on my list. I still miss him. 😢 Thank you for bringing us this true and from what I read, sad story of Margaret Mitchell.

  • @random_account2160
    @random_account2160 Před měsícem +4

    My mom was a nurse in Texas for years and took care of Kenny Roger’s brother at one point. She told me it was a sad story as Kenny and the rest of the family abandoned him. My mom herself passed away back in January at 88.

  • @alextepe4309
    @alextepe4309 Před měsícem +2

    Hi Steve. I’ve been a longtime fan of your videos. As someone who cannot travel, I enjoy you showing these gravesites on site. Kenny Rogers was a fine singer, and the Gambler remains one of the best country songs of all time.

  • @redneckzombieapocalypse95
    @redneckzombieapocalypse95 Před měsícem +4

    My Favorite Kenny Rodgers Song From Kenny Rodgers & The First Edition
    Just Dropped In To See What Condition My Condition Was In
    Have A Blessed Day
    Steve

  • @sherrischweigl6860
    @sherrischweigl6860 Před měsícem +2

    Thanks for the tour. It’s so nice seeing kids on a field trip go through the cemetery learning about history. See you on the next tour! ❤

  • @Dennis-kp2bc
    @Dennis-kp2bc Před měsícem +2

    Hi Steve,
    Every time when peoples talk about Kenny Rogers its always remind me of his great Kenny Rogers Roasters restaurants.Founded in 1991by him also his great country music.

  • @lisabarnes2477
    @lisabarnes2477 Před měsícem +3

    How can i choose a favorite song from Kenny? His voice was absolutely beautiful ❤

  • @movieedge7370
    @movieedge7370 Před měsícem +4

    Those are beautiful cemetery I love the old style brick walkways .

  • @janicewright4164
    @janicewright4164 Před měsícem +12

    Hi Mr. Steve 👋 Thank you for visiting the great Peach 🍑 State of Atlanta Georgia 🍑 You were only 100 miles from Macon Georgia. Thanks for visiting Kenny Rogers and Margaret Mitchell final resting place ❤🎉❤🎉 Always noisy in Atlanta. Maybe one day you'll make it farther south to Macon and visit the Historic Rose Hill Cemetery, the final resting place of Gregg Allman and most of his band members. As always, you never disappoint. Take care and lots of love ❤️ 🎉

    • @TheGraveyardChannel
      @TheGraveyardChannel  Před měsícem +2

      Thank you Janice! 😀

    • @TheodoreStAmant
      @TheodoreStAmant Před měsícem +3

      Kenny rogers became the founder of his fast food chicken chain Kenny rogers roasters
      With KFC franchisee John y. Brown

  • @maryannlockwood7806
    @maryannlockwood7806 Před měsícem +2

    I like a few of his songs. My favorite would have to be “love will turn you around”.💁🏻‍♀️ Gone with the wind is a classic. Glad to see people are still remembering that golf player even though he’s been gone for over 50 years.

  • @Rotnbully
    @Rotnbully Před měsícem +5

    Love seeing your road trip footage Steve 💜
    As for Kenny - my earliest “music” memories are listening to Kenny, Ronnie Milsap, Charlie Pride and such on 8 track in my Dad’s 68 mustang 🙏🏻

  • @Tawanda65
    @Tawanda65 Před měsícem +3

    😢 Blessings to you Steve. The memories of Kenny Rogers are buried in my heart. I got to see him the year he retired. I was heartbroken when he passed. I too was raised with his music. 😊

  • @colemahaffey2366
    @colemahaffey2366 Před měsícem +5

    Everyone loved Kenny Rogers and his music. Thanks for the video Steve and have a great weekend. The cemetery also looked nice even though it was noisy

  • @kerryg4119
    @kerryg4119 Před měsícem +2

    The first song that involved Kenny Rogers that I really loved was "Just Dropped In" by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition. The beginning of that song was sort of psychedelic to me at the time and there were some really cool vocal effects in it as well. Great song! This was a great video and a beautiful cemetery. I love the old brick walls and walkways. I'll bet there are more bricks under the asphalt. Must have been really beautiful when it was first laid out. Thanks Steve!

  • @travelingwithmikeandpam9074
    @travelingwithmikeandpam9074 Před měsícem +6

    That's a cool cemetery! Loved Kenny Rogers!

  • @Whittdocs
    @Whittdocs Před měsícem +2

    I definitely didn’t realize that his grave was in such a historic cemetery. I’ve been wanting to get to this one for my channel. My favorite Kenny song is “The Gambler”. Thanks for another wonderful cemetery visit.

  • @caroleroseburgh1344
    @caroleroseburgh1344 Před měsícem +5

    Hi Steve 👋🏽. I hope the start of your day is going well.🙋🏽

  • @catherine59226
    @catherine59226 Před měsícem +5

    I really enjoy your channel so much Steve! 👍🏻❤️

  • @jodywoodruff6473
    @jodywoodruff6473 Před měsícem +2

    I love Kenny Rogers. Seeing him perform in person was amazing. Awesome video 😊

  • @B-T619
    @B-T619 Před měsícem +4

    Another great video. Field trips were fun when I was in elementary school. I remember us going to visit many Missions scattered in California.

  • @dsinavich5141
    @dsinavich5141 Před měsícem +1

    Hi Steve.... beautiful cemetery. ...love Kenny Rogers....thanks for vlogging.... take care...... Deborah 🇨🇦

  • @gregdiamond6023
    @gregdiamond6023 Před měsícem +5

    Really cool Steve. Thanks for sharing. The cemetery is beautiful!

  • @sharonobryan9713
    @sharonobryan9713 Před měsícem +2

    I used to drive by that cemetary every day going to work. I always wanted to visit, always said I would, but I have not, and now I never get out.
    Your video is wonderful!

  • @catladybev
    @catladybev Před měsícem +6

    I really enjoy your tours.❤

  • @johnpeddicord4932
    @johnpeddicord4932 Před měsícem +7

    Enjoyed, Thanks again for sharing, Steve

  • @wesleyjohnson2284
    @wesleyjohnson2284 Před měsícem +7

    Another great video Steve thank you

  • @leesashriber5097
    @leesashriber5097 Před měsícem +4

    Hi my friend❣️😊 Good to see you!! This was an amazing upload. I loved all his songs. Lady and The Gambler are awesome. What a beautiful cemetery.

  • @MrMockingbird1313
    @MrMockingbird1313 Před měsícem +1

    Hey Steve, Two facts for your fans: Margaret Mitchell's original book draft was about 2000 typed pages. The editor loved it but told her to cut it down in size. So it became around half it's original size. Second, MM died when hit by an auto, while crossing an Atlanta street. Thanks for your work.

  • @wendymudkins8208
    @wendymudkins8208 Před měsícem +2

    Hi Steve good to see you my fave Kenny Rogers song was the gambler I hope your keeping well great video very interesting thankyou

  • @Angelkat757
    @Angelkat757 Před měsícem +1

    Its me steve discokitty you have my name now
    I loved when he was with the first edition . I just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in.
    🎶🎵🎼💿🎸
    Beautiful graveside r.i.p. Kenny ❤

  • @rorylatimer446
    @rorylatimer446 Před měsícem

    Hi Steve Thanks Loved Kenny Roger's. Was sad when I heard he'd passed. I listened often to his songs. The Gambler was one of my favorite. Margaret Mitchell was sadly hit by a car while crossing a road in 1949. You keep well ❤

  • @Melanie220
    @Melanie220 Před měsícem +1

    Great video, didn't realise Kenny Rogers was buried in Atlanta. As for Gone With the Wind, TCM still airs it several times a year, but with a disclaimer at the start warning of certain historical depictions that might be offensive to some. I'm glad they still show it, it deserves to be seen for the masterpiece of film-making that it is, and to give new generations a chance to see it and discuss its significance and its problems. And Hattie McDaniel's performance should never, EVER be forgotten!

  • @lorraineweeks4083
    @lorraineweeks4083 Před měsícem +2

    Hi Steve...thanks for another great tour! You are always respectful and informative. I'm waving back!

  • @sallykohorst8803
    @sallykohorst8803 Před měsícem +3

    Thanks for Kennys Grave.

  • @scottlambert2949
    @scottlambert2949 Před měsícem +1

    My favorite Kenny Rogers song is the gambler and the duet with Dolly Parton called "Islands in the stream" thanks for sharing Steve

  • @victor_caballero
    @victor_caballero Před měsícem +2

    Good morning Steve! Thanks for the video ❤. I love Kenny Rogers music. I thought his grave was in Texas where he was born. Have a nice weekend Steve!

  • @sarahconn3285
    @sarahconn3285 Před měsícem +1

    My favorite Kenny Rogers song the gambler RIP Kenny !!

  • @syreetaabney6968
    @syreetaabney6968 Před měsícem +2

    Thank you Steve for sharing with us today.

  • @kerriethompson2073
    @kerriethompson2073 Před měsícem

    I grew up listening to Kenny Rogers. My mom was a big fan. I think my favorite song of Kenny’s was Through the Years.

  • @mariaday712
    @mariaday712 Před měsícem +1

    Nice cemetery. Thanks for showing us where Kenny is laid to rest. I hope he rests in peace. Take care.

  • @RodneyBrook-xz6tc
    @RodneyBrook-xz6tc Před měsícem +1

    My favourite Kenny Rogers song is the gambler, it's a England soccer fav ⚽ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁🦁🦁 As well mine ,he was such a legend loved his great voice 🇺🇲🇺🇲🎶🎵🎤 5:09

  • @supergranfadiytvlange618
    @supergranfadiytvlange618 Před měsícem

    kenny rogers is one of my favorate singer.at all time..watching from.philippines..

  • @hattiem.7966
    @hattiem.7966 Před měsícem

    I saw the Jones and Mitchell Graves 20 years ago.I loved the little chapel there.

  • @karengregar6530
    @karengregar6530 Před měsícem +2

    Hi Steve, enjoyed the video. Keep me in your prayers. I’m going to battle with cancer now and I need all the prayers I can get to Jim. God bless you, Karen.

    • @TheGraveyardChannel
      @TheGraveyardChannel  Před měsícem +3

      So sorry to hear that, Karen. Best of luck and I’m sure everyone on this channel will be thinking of you and sending prayers! 🙏

    • @Linda-in9ns
      @Linda-in9ns Před měsícem +2

      Prayers Karen! 🙏🏼🩵

    • @julienielsen3746
      @julienielsen3746 Před měsícem +2

      Saying healing prayers.

    • @debbiemorgan6701
      @debbiemorgan6701 Před měsícem +1

      Praying Karen!

  • @thelmafarrow8623
    @thelmafarrow8623 Před měsícem +1

    Good Morning Steve! Margaret Mitchell's husband John Marsh was from my hometown area Maysville, Ky. Where Rosemary Clooney was also born..Hope you and Jim have a great weekend!

  • @barbaragoodale3656
    @barbaragoodale3656 Před měsícem

    I’m a big fan of Kenny Rogers. I saw him concert with Eddie Rabbit and t graham brown. They were great. Thanks for showing his final resting place 😮

  • @jessicaboisvert3138
    @jessicaboisvert3138 Před měsícem +3

    Awesome video and thanks for sharing this as for Kenny Rogers I love all of his songs and movies too

  • @debzimmerman633
    @debzimmerman633 Před měsícem +2

    Hi Steve always good to see you. Lady is one of my favorite songs, sad he is gone🥲

  • @philo5096
    @philo5096 Před měsícem +1

    The first edition was a good band, Just Dropped In was a great song. Still is, thanx Steve.

  • @ericlomax1793
    @ericlomax1793 Před měsícem +1

    Scott on tape didn’t say it was not too far from the entrance but the sign does help for people looking for him. I also saw on the same site you use too that Evel Knievel’s grave in Butte, Montana has signs pointing to his grave too. If you happen to go to Lubbock, Texas to go to Buddy Holly’s grave at the public cemetery there, you would have an easier time finding Mac Davis’ grave as he has a large tombstone there and a couple of marble benches there too. Mac was a singer, song writer, and even actor who was in the 70’s movie “North Dallas Forty” with Nick Nolte.

  • @mlbrooks4066
    @mlbrooks4066 Před měsícem

    My husband was a singer and worked with Kenny Rogers a couple times. He said Kenny was personable and always remembered him.

  • @jeannepotter3051
    @jeannepotter3051 Před měsícem

    Thank you for visiting Oakland Cemetery and Atlanta. Margaret (Peggy) Mitchell was hit by a car as she and her husband crossed Peachtree Street on their way to see a movie. She died five days later.

  • @rextrek
    @rextrek Před měsícem +2

    3rd - Hey steve ......Loved all Kenny Rodgers songs.... when they weren't -Overplayed- to death.... but a Legend for sure.... ! hello to Jim ....

  • @Luanne21
    @Luanne21 Před měsícem

    My home town,but no mater how many trees, you can’t see downtown Oakland from there. lol. You know I love you.

  • @colleencrane4843
    @colleencrane4843 Před měsícem

    Saw him in concert he was fabulous 😢,he is missed,thank you for the video.

  • @Luvoldmovies-Kat.St.Aug.
    @Luvoldmovies-Kat.St.Aug. Před měsícem +2

    Thank you Steve! Love your cemetery visits .🪦💐 Don’t think anyone I’ve seen on CZcams has visited Kenny Rodgers Final resting place . Great !! & the others . 😇😇😇🌹🌹🌹🪦🪦🪦😍

  • @frankdenardo8684
    @frankdenardo8684 Před měsícem +1

    Kenny Rogers was a singer, songwriter, and actor. My favorite songs of his.
    The Gambler
    Lucille
    Islands in the stream duet with Dolly Parton
    We Got Tonight duet with Sheena Easton
    I have a friend who saw him perform at Harrah's, The Nugget, The Shrine Auditorium, and Branson, Missouri.

  • @rhvoriginals3083
    @rhvoriginals3083 Před měsícem

    Thanks, Steve. That was a fun visit. I especially liked visiting Bobby Jones… a true golf legend. Some of his instructional videos are available here on CZcams. Well worth watching!

  • @Windydaniels
    @Windydaniels Před měsícem

    This is in my neck of the woods. Great place to go walking. Visit it ALL the time

  • @debbiemorgan6701
    @debbiemorgan6701 Před měsícem

    My favorite Kenny Rodgers song is his duet with Dolly, Islands in the Stream. It is truly hard to choose just one.
    I read Gone With The Wind long before I saw the movie. You are right that it certainly isn't a movie that most are comfortable with but it is from another time...

  • @lauracaldwell3243
    @lauracaldwell3243 Před měsícem

    Hey Steve!!! Welcome to our little corner of the world. Enjoy your visit!!

  • @cherylmitchell7934
    @cherylmitchell7934 Před měsícem

    Hi Steve thank you for sharing the videos. I especially enjoy the trips to the cemetery. As a child when we would visit the graves of my grandparents I would go all over that place just looking at the names and dates on the graves. It fascinated me.

  • @SuperCandycane2010
    @SuperCandycane2010 Před měsícem

    Steve you always do a class A job! I love all of your videos!

  • @sharonobryan9713
    @sharonobryan9713 Před měsícem

    The Oakland cemetary is huge and full of historic figures from the south.

  • @johnbastien3872
    @johnbastien3872 Před měsícem +1

    Looks like a busy place. But at least nice weather.

  • @dianewood15
    @dianewood15 Před měsícem +1

    Great video Steve
    Always enjoy your videos

  • @dangwerebored9682
    @dangwerebored9682 Před měsícem

    That cemetery is beautiful. You were only a few short hours from me!!

  • @So-CA_NV_AZ82
    @So-CA_NV_AZ82 Před měsícem

    Hey Steve, my first time commenting. Love the Channel, great videos. I'm also Subscribed to Faces of the Forgotten(Ron), ScottOnTape and Arthur Dark(Hollywood Graveyard). My favorite Kenny Rogers song is The Gambler, keep up the great content

  • @walterfink9782
    @walterfink9782 Před měsícem

    Thanks for the nice video.
    You'll notice that no one wakes up, with all that noise. Sound proof caskets, are the reason. They keep all the screams inside, from being heard.

  • @movieedge7370
    @movieedge7370 Před měsícem

    I still remember watching the movie six pack on HBO constantly that was a great movie . Kenny Rogers was such a charming person in movies and TV.

  • @RadioLaPrincess
    @RadioLaPrincess Před měsícem

    Gone With the Wind was my grandmother's favorite book and movie. I read the book and saw the movie and both were good. I remember reading she died before the movie was released which is a shame. My dad worked in a graveyard years ago and the one he worked at had a lot of blues legends buried in it, which was cool.

  • @andrewpalmer1630
    @andrewpalmer1630 Před měsícem

    I saw Kenny in The Cohasset melody tent in 2004. Fantastic.

  • @westsparks6844
    @westsparks6844 Před měsícem +1

    Great video Steve, as usual!

  • @johnlacroix1639
    @johnlacroix1639 Před měsícem

    WOW amazing TY so much ,,Keep up the great work

  • @palmaleestephens1906
    @palmaleestephens1906 Před měsícem

    Thank you, Steve!❤

  • @davidalen2590
    @davidalen2590 Před měsícem

    Interesting Steve. Thanks!

  • @Suzicherie7777
    @Suzicherie7777 Před měsícem

    Hi Steve! Thanks for the video! My favorite is “Through the Years.”

  • @amandahandlin1405
    @amandahandlin1405 Před měsícem

    Oh Steve I didn't know that you had changed the name of your Channel or started this channel. I've been looking all over trying to find your old Channel and couldn't seem to find it I thought maybe you had deleted it. I love it that you stopped to visit Kenny Rogers I really did love his music. I think my favorite two songs of his were the Gambler and buy me a rose.😅

  • @NormaHird
    @NormaHird Před měsícem +1

    Steve. As always your videos are so profrssionslly done. Kenny Rogers gave us so many great songs. My favorite one is The Gambler. What is your favorite? Best to Jim

  • @tapiopalm7979
    @tapiopalm7979 Před měsícem

    Thanks Steve you great like allways you friends from finland tapsa

  • @charlieoglesby3468
    @charlieoglesby3468 Před měsícem

    I really like your videos. Thanks so much for the field trips. Lol