Ralph Stanley
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]
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Birth name | Ralph Edmund Stanley |
Also known as | "Dr. Ralph Stanley" |
Born | McClure, Virginia, United States | February 25, 1927
Origin | Big Spraddle Creek, Virginia, United States |
Died | June 23, 2016 Coeburn, Virginia, United States | (aged 89)
Genres | Bluegrass, old-time music |
Occupation(s) | Bluegrass musician |
Instruments | Banjo |
Years active | 1946–2015 |
Labels | Columbia, Rebel |
Associated acts | Clinch Mountain Boys, Stanley Brothers |
On June 23, 2016, Stanley died of skin cancer in Coeburn, Virginia, aged 89.[2]
Ralph Stanley Media
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