Ray Stevens
Ray Stevens (born 1939) is an American singer-songwriter, singer and pianist.
Also recorded as Harold Ray Ragsdale
Ray Stevens

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- 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
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Biography
Ray Stevens studied at Georgia State University, Albany High School and South Cobb High School. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are pop music, country music and novelty music. Works named in the authority record are Gitarzan and The Streak.
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 20 August 2026.
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