Ralph Stanley
American singer and banjo player (1927–2016)
Ralph Edmund Stanley (February 25, 1927 – June 23, 2016), also known as Dr. Ralph Stanley, was an American bluegrass artist. He was known for his unique singing and banjo playing.[1]
Ralph Stanley | |
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 Ralph Stanley performs April 20, 2008 The Granada Theater Dallas, Texas | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ralph Edmund Stanley |
| Also known as | "Dr. Ralph Stanley" |
| Born | February 25, 1927 McClure, Virginia, United States |
| Origin | Big Spraddle Creek, Virginia, United States |
| Died | June 23, 2016 (aged 89) Coeburn, Virginia, United States |
| Genres | Bluegrass, old-time music |
| Occupation(s) | Bluegrass musician |
| Instruments | Banjo |
| Years active | 1946–2015 |
| Labels | Columbia, Rebel |
On June 23, 2016, Stanley died of skin cancer in Coeburn, Virginia, aged 89.[2]
References
change- ↑ Trischka, Tony, "Ralph Stanley", Banjo Song Book, Oak Publications, 1977
- ↑ "Bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley dies at the age of 89". Wdbj7.com. June 22, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
Other websites
change- American legends: Ralph Stanley – The Guardian
- http://www.slipcue.com/music/country/countryartists/stanley.html Archived 2012-07-16 at the Wayback Machine
- http://www.drralphstanley.com/index.shtml Archived 2013-09-11 at the Wayback Machine
- Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center
- Ralph Stanley Interview Archived 2012-03-09 at the Wayback Machine
- Allmusic with audio
- A capella performance of 'Me and God' Archived 2007-06-08 at the Wayback Machine
- http://www.ralphstanley.net/ Archived 2011-10-20 at the Wayback Machine
- Ralph Stanley plays the Tiny Desk for NPR Music
- The Ralph Stanley "Twine" Archived 2009-12-17 at the Wayback Machine
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