Martin Mull
American actor
Ralph Edmund Stanleywas an American bluegrass artist, known for his distinctive singing and banjo playing. He began playing music in 1946, originally with his older brother Carter Stanley as part of The Stanley Brothers, and most often as the leader of his band, The Clinch Mountain Boys.
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Siblings
Carter Stanley
Spouses
Peggy Stanley
Jimmi Stanley
Children
Ralph Stanley II
About the Ralph Stanley
Ralph Edmund Stanleywas an American bluegrass artist, known for his distinctive singing and banjo playing. He began playing music in 1946, originally with his older brother Carter Stanley as part of The Stanley Brothers, and most often as the leader of his band, The Clinch Mountain Boys. Ralph was also known as Dr. Ralph Stanley.
He was part of the first generation of bluegrass musicians and was inducted into both the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor and the Grand Ole Opry.
6 Quotes by Ralph Stanley
- 1.
I’m thankful that I have lived long enough to become a legend, and I hope I deserve it.
Ralph StanleyAmerican singer and banjo player
- 2.
I’ve done it all. I’m thankful and proud of what I’ve accomplished in my life. I hope to keep doing it.
Ralph StanleyAmerican singer and banjo player
- 3.
I believe in my music.
Ralph StanleyAmerican singer and banjo player
- 4.
The soundtrack of O Brother is the most publicity I’ve gotten. I don’t feel that I have lost any of my old fans, but I have gained new ones.
Ralph StanleyAmerican singer and banjo player
- 5.
I would have quit before I went rock-n-roll. I know one way, and that’s natural, and when I can’t make it, I’ll come home and stay. I believe in my music.
Ralph StanleyAmerican singer and banjo player
- 6.
I don’t listen to the radio too much, but usually I listen to Stanley Brothers and Ralph Stanley more than I do anybody!
Ralph StanleyAmerican singer and banjo player