Ralph Stanley | |
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 Ralph Stanley performs April 20, 2008 The Granada TheaterDallas, Texas | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ralph Edmund Stanley |
| Also known as | "Dr. Ralph Stanley" |
| Born | (1927-02-25)February 25, 1927 McClure, Virginia, United States |
| Origin | Big Spraddle Creek, Virginia, United States |
| Died | June 23, 2016(2016-06-23) (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 anAmericanbluegrass artist. He was known for his unique singing and banjo playing.[1]
On June 23, 2016, Stanley died ofskin cancer inCoeburn, Virginia, aged 89.[2]
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