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Ray Stevens

Ray Stevens (born 1939) is an American singer-songwriter, singer and pianist.

Also recorded as Harold Ray Ragsdale

Ray Stevens

Ray Stevens performing in concert: photo taken during the taping of The Johnny Cash Show in Nashville in the 1970s; Ray Stevens is wearing a " Caterpillar hat"

Gene Pugh · CC BY-SA 2.0

Born
1939 · Georgia.
Nationality
United States
Occupation
singer-songwriter · singer · pianist · record producer · musician
Fields
pop music · country music · novelty music
Education
Georgia State University · Albany High School · South Cobb High School · Druid Hills High School
Known for
Gitarzan · The Streak

In this article

  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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