Ralph Carney
American musician (1956–2017)
Ralph Carney (January 23, 1956 – December 17, 2017) was an American singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. His main instruments were various saxophones and clarinets, Carney also collected and played many instruments, often unusual or obscure ones.[1] He started as a professional musician as a founding member of the band Tin Huey. He was known for his works as Tom Waits.
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| Born | January 23, 1956 Akron, Ohio, United States |
| Died | December 17, 2017 (aged 61) Portland, Oregon, United States |
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| Website | akroncracker |
Carney died on December 16, 2017 at the age of 61 after falling down the steps of his home in Portland, Oregon.[2][3]
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- ↑ "Ralph Carney Dies at 61: Saxophonist, Composer, Tom Waits Collaborator". 2.kqed.org. Archived from the original on 2 March 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ↑ Butler, Will (December 17, 2017). "'Bojack Horseman' and Tom Waits saxophonist Ralph Carney dies aged 61". NME. Archived from the original on 20 December 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ↑ "Ralph Carney, Akron native and internationally renowned musician, has died". cleveland.com. Archived from the original on 2017-12-19. Retrieved 2017-12-18.
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