Ralph Stanley
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 |
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.
On June 23, 2016, Stanley died of skin cancer in Coeburn, Virginia, aged 89.
References
- ↑ 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
- 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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