Ralph Stanley

Ralph Stanley (1927–2016) was an American singer-songwriter, banjoist and musician.

Also recorded as Ralph Edmund Stanley; Dr. Ralph Stanley.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ralph Edmund Stanley.

Born at McClure in 1927, died at Coeburn in 2016.

In detail

Ralph Stanley studied at Lincoln Memorial University. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is bluegrass music. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are bluegrass music and old-time music.

Membership is recorded of The Stanley Brothers and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are National Medal of Arts, Library of Congress Living Legend, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and honorary doctor of Yale University.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ralph Stanley”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3302436: Ralph Stanley

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