Ralph Stanley

Ralph Edmund Stanley (February 25, 1927 – June 23, 2016), also known as Dr. Ralph Stanley, was an American bluegrass artist. He was known for his unique singing and banjo playing.Trischka, Tony, "Ralph Stanley", Banjo Song Book, Oak Publications, 1977

On June 23, 2016, Stanley died of skin cancer in Coeburn, Virginia, aged 89.

References

Other websites
 American legends: Ralph Stanley – The Guardian
 http://www.slipcue.com/music/country/countryartists/stanley.html 
 http://www.drralphstanley.com/index.shtml 
 Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center
 Ralph Stanley Interview 
 [ Allmusic with audio]
 A capella performance of 'Me and God' 
 http://www.ralphstanley.net/ 
 Ralph Stanley plays the Tiny Desk for NPR Music
 The Ralph Stanley "Twine" 

Category:1927 births
Category:2016 deaths
Category:Deaths from skin cancer
Category:American bluegrass musicians
Category:American banjo players
Category:Musicians from Virginia