Premise: Steve Ripley (born Paul Steven Ripley, January 1, 1950, Boise, Idaho, United States) is an American recording artist, record producer, songwriter, studio engineer, guitarist, and inventor. He has been active in the music industry since 1977. He is also the leader/producer of country rock band The Tractors.
Hypothesis: Steve Ripley is an American recording artist, record producer, songwriter, studio engineer, guitarist, and inventor. He has been inactive in the music industry since dying in 1977.